Hiring: Ad Manager

In this job, you’ll be working closely with local advertisers — from mom and pops to large regional clients, as their local online advertising expert. You’ll know your own platform (and others) backwards and forwards so you can present complete advertising solutions. You may even decide to host a local seminar on how to achieve the best results by advertising on the web. As the top local business executive you will attend chamber and trade functions, get involved in community groups, head up charitable efforts, and maintain a highly visible presence in the business community.

It’s the right job for an utterly self-motivated individual who gets an adrenaline rush from starting up a business, obsesses over numbers and analytics, and can work flexible hours. Ideal candidates will have in-depth understanding of current and emerging media. Preferably, you’re a local resident yourself, you have a car, and you’re plugged into the local business communities we are covering. It will be a huge, live-and-breathe-it endeavor, which is why we’re offering competitive compensation; benefits nod performance-based bonuses.

Job Responsibilities:
The Account Executive is responsible for advertising sales to businesses in local markets. Will sell advertising inventory to include: banner ads, e-newsletters, video, and more. Will present promotional opportunities and display options to store owners/management. Identifies and pursues opportunities to increase sales of current and new offerings. Will handle ad sales, inventory management, and “own” the online advertising for assigned local markets. As the Account Executive you will also be responsible for assisting in coordinating local event sponsorships and attending them, possibly on weekends.

Required skills:
Top notch sales and marketing instincts.  Should have the willingness to act as a media consultant and the ability to close/ask for the sale.  Will understand online advertising and also have ability to manage sales, inventory, design and other aspects of online advertising simultaneously. Be able to quickly grasp the interests, rhythms, and identity of a community.  Must have great interpersonal and communication skills and enjoy working hard. Unparalleled organizational skills.

Educational background:
Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, or related discipline.  1-3 years of directly related experience.

Unique requirements:
Must be a flexible, independent, self-starter– you’ll work from home, the coffee shop,
your car, and in and out of businesses everyday.  Must own a car.  Must be willing to relocate or live near or in the markets we are hiring.  Ability and willingness to work various hours outside of the typical M-F and 9-5. To include some weekends.