General Manager / Advertising Director

Date Posted	September 16, 2024
Industry	Newspapers
Specialty	Not Specified
Job Status	Full-time

Description:

Forum Communications Co. is seeking an experienced General Manager/Advertising Direct to oversee the day to day operations of The Bemidji Pioneer, Blackduck American, the Park Rapids Enterprise, and BuyLine Shopper! Does this sound like something you'd be a fit for? Apply today at www.forumcomm.com/careers

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Leadership/Operations:
*Provide guidance to team members to ensure company goals and objectives are met, and quality expectations are upheld.
*Coach/manage local advertising sales team members for continued success, working with them to develop advertising strategies and revenue targets.
*Ensure that employees are challenged, supported, understand expectations, and are held accountable.

Teamwork:
*Work closely with the VPs of Advertising and Newspapers to align on strategy and to prepare the annual budgets, collaborate on sales opportunities.
*Provide observable local market intelligence to company wide leadership, and communicate regarding revenue forecasting, payments, and sales variance.
*Provide assistance with employee recruitment, hiring, supervision of new hire sales training program, staff development, and participate in succession planning for key leadership roles.
*Work to ensure that the local business is profitable and sustainable long term, identifying ongoing continuous expense improvement measures to ensure maximum efficiency.

Community Involvement:
*Represent the brand through engagement with civic groups and represent company at community events, demonstrating commitment to the local community, strengthening long-term relationships, and enhancing revenue and new business generation.

QUALIFICATIONS
*Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field, plus 6-10 years of related experience and/or training.
*Proven history of successful leadership: visionary, high energy, self-managing, effective communicator, fosters creativity and innovation, and manages complexity.
*Ability to identify talent, create and develop teams.
*Capability to identify and capitalize on opportunities quickly; ability to maintain effective balance between strategic and tactical priorities; capacity to drive change and deal with ambiguity.
*Demonstrated ability to establish transparent, candid relationships while maintaining high standards of integrity.
*Experience cultivating an active network of relationships, driving collaboration, and connecting with all employees.
*Well-developed oral and written communications abilities.
*Must possess a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is insurable by the company, and maintain an acceptable level of vehicle insurance as required by the company.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. FCC currently does not offer employer sponsorship.

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https://www.forumcomm.com/careers/