Job Information
Woodward Communications, Inc. DISTRICT SALES MANAGER in Dubuque, Iowa
DISTRICT SALES MANAGER
Job Details
Job Location
TH Media - Dubuque, IA
Position Type
Full Time
Travel Percentage
Up to 50%
Job Category
Media - Journalism - Newspaper
Description
Supervisory Responsibilities:
People: Independent contract carriers and haulers.
Data: Carrier records.
Things: Computers, office equipment/supplies, company vehicles, and telephones.
Overall Responsibilities:
Increase distribution volumes within a geographic territory.
Improve service-to-error ratios within a geographic territory.
Oversight of WCI newspaper and weekly publication delivery.
Recruit, contract and retain independent contractors.
Specific Responsibilities:
Maintain a "customer-comes-first" environment with pro-active commitment to internal and external customer service.
Recruit and contract youth and adult independent contractors for newspaper delivery.
Assist in contractor promotion to increase subscriber levels, including sampling and other promotional opportunities.
Follow-up with delivery complaints within your geographic territory in an effort to retain subscribers and improve service-to-error ratios.
Assist with and deliver down routes as needed.
Meet established service standards.
Participate in budget planning process as requested.
Maintain a working knowledge of all federal, state and local laws affecting assigned areas of responsibility.
Suggest and initiate, as appropriate, new methods and procedures to enhance efficient operation of the department.
Actively participates in the Great Game of Business.
All other duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
Behavior: Self-motivated, respectful and resourceful. Recognizes and encourages superior performance, works within time-constraints. Enhance newspaper image to the public and set a good example for employees. Maintains a valid driver’s license.
Skills: Management skills that include time management/organization, team building, coaching, counseling, all levels of communication, problem solving, decision making and analytical ability. Awareness of market trends that affect the total organization. Working knowledge of Word and Excel, circulation and navigation systems, etc.
Knowledge:Extensive college level courses in marketing or related field or equivalent management experience.
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Mileage Reimbursement
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development opportunities
Profit sharing
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance