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Shaw Media
Location: Crystal Lake, IL 60014 Document ID: AB053-5W21Ad Number: 1265012 Published on: 2017-02-0902/09/2017 Job Type: Regular
Job Schedule:Full-time
Published in: Shaw Media
Minimum Education: Not Specified2017-03-11
Group Classified Manager
As seen in Shaw MediaBEST IN CLASSIFIED.
Lead classified revenue growth for the fastest-growing media company in Chicago’s suburbs.
Are you among the best in classified? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, progressive environment, enjoy sales, and appreciate the rewards of helping customers? Take this opportunity to manage top performers, and lead our multimedia classified advertising team!
Shaw Media is seeking a talented, entrepreneurial, energetic leader to advance with a growing media company. This might be the perfect opportunity to take our organization and your career to a higher level of excellence.
About Us:
Founded in 1851, Shaw Media is the third-oldest, continuously owned and operated family newspaper in the nation. Our agile, industry-leading media company features an impressive roster of award-winning daily and weekly print and online publications throughout Illinois and Iowa. We employ more than 500 professionals who enjoy all of the advantages of the Shaw culture, which is defined by an environment of personal and professional recognition, mutual respect, and potential for growth and advancement.
About This Opportunity:
GROUP CLASSIFIED MANAGER
The professional we select will lead classified advertising revenue across Shaw Media, and direct a team responsible for several advertising categories, including legal, obituary notices, recruitment, real-estate, automotive, and others. Working closely with our advertising leaders to accurately forecast revenue, identify solutions for any budget shortfalls, and develop products and procedures to successfully drive revenue to budget in all classified categories, this individual will have access to the resources of the number one media group in the market.
Required Credentials:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Proven ability to handle multiple tasks
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong people skills, including the ability to resolve conflicts
- Experience reading financials and creating budgets, including the forecasting of revenue and expense performance
Preferred Credentials:
- One or more years of management experience
Enjoy the Rewards of Working Among the Best:
In return for your contributions to our success, Shaw Media offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and 401(k) with company match.
Apply Today.
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Or mail it to us at:
Shaw Media - Classified Advertising Manager
PO Box 250
Crystal Lake, IL 60039
You may also apply online: www.shawmedia.com/careers
Shaw Media is a Drug-Free Employer.
Pre-employment background check and drug screen required.
This posting may not include all duties of the position.
Equal Opportunity Employer