Social Media Marketing and Communications Manager jobs in Columbus, MS

About Journal, Inc.

The Journal Inc. organization is a cornerstone of NE Mississippi.

From our flagship daily, the NE Mississippi Daily Journal—the state’s largest, to five county-seat weekly newspapers, the state’s leading business publication, eight web-sites, half dozen newsletters and a digital agency, Journal, Inc. has deep roots and strong influence in our region and our state. Our products are market leaders and local experts. Our readers are local thought-leaders and among the best prospects available in the marketplace. For 150 plus years, we've taken pride in serving our readers, our community and our advertisers.

Job Summary/Description:

If you love sales and you have experience in outside sales, selling to business owners we have a tremendous opportunity waiting for you in Tupelo.

Your multimedia toolbox will include: Mississippi’s largest daily newspaper audience, five regional county-seat weeklies, an award-winning lifestyle magazine, leading regional web sites and newsletters and an events group. We also offer B2B customers proprietary digital products, along with a full suite of digital capabilities including web-site design, targeted display and video, social media advertising, email marketing, SEO, SEM/PPC and custom digital solutions.

Duties/Responsibilities will include (but not limited to):

• Achieve individual revenue targets, focusing on growing revenue over prior years

• Develop revenue from existing clients

• Develop new local clients

• Provide on-going customer service to all clients

• Interact with other departments to ensure that the client(s) receive a positive experience from the minute they say yes until the bill is paid in full

• Accurate and timely paperwork and on-going communication with clients, managers and co-workers

Qualifications/Requirements:

Minimum of a high school diploma (college degree is preferred)

2 years prior outside sales experience preferred with a track record of attaining results and meeting customer needs

Proficiency in math, writing, listening and verbal communication skills

Must possess excellent verbal, speaking and presentation skills

Organization and time management skills with the ability to self-motivate

Have a pleasant personality and social skills

Must maintain business-like and professional dress and appearance

Must possess a valid driver's license and have a reliable automobile

We offer an outstanding work environment with a great team of professionals. You can expect a competitive base salary, commissions, bonus opportunities as well as benefits that include health insurance, optical, dental and 401k. And a mission that fuels and supports local, community journalism as well as our local community.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Relocate:

• Tupelo, MS 38804: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person