Lee Enterprises - Davenport, IA

posted 4 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Davenport, IA
251-500 employees
Publishing Industries

About the position

The Regional Sales Director at Lee Enterprises Inc. plays a pivotal role in driving sales and managing the sales process within the Greater Quad Cities area, specifically focusing on the Dispatch/Argus, Quad City Times, and Muscatine Journal. This position is based in Davenport, Iowa, and is primarily an in-office role with flexible working hours. The Regional Sales Director will report directly to the President of the Iowa Business Unit and will be responsible for coordinating the sales process from prospecting and lead generation through to contracting. This includes conducting industry research, developing client proposals, analyzing and forecasting sales revenue, and managing a personal account list. As a member of the Iowa sales leadership team, the Regional Sales Director must demonstrate initiative and the ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced environment. The role requires a tech-savvy individual who is financially literate, an excellent communicator, and possesses strong organizational, collaborative, and client service skills. The successful candidate will be expected to build a high-performing sales team, set sales goals, develop strategies to win new business, and maintain strong customer relations to drive sales revenue. This position is crucial for the growth and success of Lee Enterprises in the competitive advertising and digital marketing landscape.

Responsibilities

  • Build a high-performing team; provides motivation, coaching, guidance and support to ensure individual and team success
  • Seeks to hire results driven high performing sales professionals
  • Sets sales goals, develops and executes strategies to win new business
  • Generates new business by researching new prospects and following up on sales leads
  • Participates in networking events and organizations to build leads
  • Establishes and maintains customer relations to grow sales revenue
  • Consults with perspective clients to assess advertising needs
  • Partners with Amplified Digital and other Lee divisions for customized solutions and proposals
  • Develops and executes sales proposals; close sales
  • Manages a pipeline to optimize conversion and account growth (CRM)
  • Become proficient in assigned business sectors, with an eye on emerging and growth sectors

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, communications, psychology, organizational development, marketing, or related field.
  • 5 to 7+ years of experience in sales leadership, business operations, or a related field that is sufficient in successfully performing the primary responsibilities listed.
  • Successful record of communicating with high-level clientele over the phone and in person, demonstrating professional demeanor with attention to client service.
  • Strong knowledge of CRM and AdTech software functionality, and account research tools.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and data analysis.
  • Strong analytical skills to interpret sales data and make data-driven decisions.
  • Excellent project management skills and demonstrated ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple projects under pressure.

Benefits

  • Competitive wages
  • Extensive benefit program including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability
  • Company provided life insurance and supplemental life insurance
  • 401K retirement plan with company match
  • Generous paid time off including paid parental leave for new parents
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