Help grow one of Northwest Montana's leading business
publications. Hagadone Media Montana is looking for a driven,
relationship-focused sales professional to build the next chapter of Insights, our established business
journal serving five counties across the region. If you enjoy meeting local business leaders, uncovering new
opportunities and helping clients tell their stories through smart marketing
solutions, this could be a great fit.
About Insights: Insights has quickly become a trusted business
publication with loyal readers and strong support from the Northwest Montana
business community. Each month, it highlights the people, companies and
organizations shaping the region — creating a product that readers value and
local businesses want to be part of.
About the Opportunity: We're ready to take Insights to the next level. In
this role, you'll focus on growing revenue, developing new business,
strengthening client relationships and connecting local businesses with
marketing opportunities that help them reach their goals.
You'll have the foundation of an established publication,
the support of Hagadone Media Montana's broader print and digital marketing
portfolio, and the opportunity to make a visible impact in the Northwest
Montana business community.
What You'll Do
- Grow revenue: Meet sales goals through new
business development, account growth and client retention.
- Prospect new clients: Identify businesses and
organizations that are a strong fit for Insights
and related marketing products.
- Build relationships: Learn each client's goals and
recommend marketing solutions that support their success.
- Be active in the community: Represent Insights at
business, chamber and community events throughout Northwest Montana.
- Expand account
opportunities: Connect
clients with additional Hagadone Media Montana print and digital marketing
solutions when appropriate.
- Stay organized:
Maintain accurate client information, opportunities and sales activity in the company's
CRM.
What We're Looking For
- Strong sales and
business development skills
- Proven ability to
prospect and develop new business
- Strong
relationship-building and communication skills
- Consultative
approach to sales
- Self-motivated and
comfortable working independently
- Organized,
disciplined and able to manage multiple accounts and deadlines
- Comfortable
networking and representing Insights in the business community
- Curiosity about
local businesses and the Northwest Montana economy
- Ability to learn and
effectively sell print, digital and content-based marketing products
Preferred Qualifications
- Proven experience in
sales, business development or account management
- B2B sales experience
preferred
- Media or advertising
experience is helpful but not required
- Experience using CRM
systems preferred
- Valid driver's
license
- Bachelor's degree or
equivalent professional experience
Benefits
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience and talent. Base plus incentive.
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement plan, paid time off, and professional development opportunities
Hagadone Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its newsroom and workplace.