What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Development Executive position at Observer Media Group?
Job Description
“One of the attractions that drew me to join the Observer Media Group’s multimedia sales team was opportunity. I feel like an entrepreneur, because I control my own destiny. I get a lot of great support from the leadership team to help me grow, but it’s up to me to determine how successful I want to be. I am in charge of building my own business, of creating relationships with my customers and taking care of them, helping them grow their business and building a relationship of trust.
“It’s up to me to make a difference. I like that challenge. It’s exciting.”
— Jennifer Kane, Multimedia Sales Executive
Jennifer’s comments reflect the type of mindset we value in our multimedia sales executives. If that resonates with you, we’re looking to expand our team. If you have consultative outside sales experience in any industry, and you are an energetic, entrepreneurial individual, we want to hear from you!
IF YOU…
The Observer Media Group is the leading source of news and information in Sarasota and Manatee
Counties. We deliver timely, relevant, local content through various platforms –online, social media,
email, print and mobile app and we are growing!
Responsibilities:
be the job for you.
Benefits:
Please email your resume, and a cover letter explaining why you’re the ideal candidate for the job to Regional Sales Director Penny Nowicki at pnowicki@yourobserver.com with the job title in the subject line.
Company Description
The Observer Media Group is a family-owned and operated multimedia company based in Sarasota, Florida. The company publishes 10 newspapers throughout Florida, two quarterly lifestyle magazines and six websites. Altogether, our newspapers and websites reach more than 400,000 readers each week. And we are GROWING!
While our print papers are weekly, we are a daily news operation, posting breaking news and features on our website, YourObserver.com. We consistently win the Florida Press Association's award for general excellence, and we have been named the best newspaper in North America by the Local Media Association three times. In everything we do, we strive for excellence.
The Observer Media Group is a family-owned and operated multimedia company based in Sarasota, Florida. The company publishes 10 newspapers throughout Florida, two quarterly lifestyle magazines and six websites. Altogether, our newspapers and websites reach more than 400,000 readers each week. And we are GROWING! While our print papers are weekly, we are a daily news operation, posting breaking news and features on our website, YourObserver.com. We consistently win the Florida Press Association's award for general excellence, and we have been named the best newspaper in North America by the Local Media Association three times. In everything we do, we strive for excellence.
“One of the attractions that drew me to join the Observer Media Group’s multimedia sales team was opportunity. I feel like an entrepreneur, because I control my own destiny. I get a lot of great support from the leadership team to help me grow, but it’s up to me to determine how successful I want to be. I am in charge of building my own business, of creating relationships with my customers and taking care of them, helping them grow their business and building a relationship of trust.
“It’s up to me to make a difference. I like that challenge. It’s exciting.”
— Jennifer Kane, Multimedia Sales Executive
Jennifer’s comments reflect the type of mindset we value in our multimedia sales executives. If that resonates with you, we’re looking to expand our team. If you have consultative outside sales experience in any industry, and you are an energetic, entrepreneurial individual, we want to hear from you!
IF YOU…
- Communicate clearly and build strong, lasting relationships.
- Actively prospect and meet new people to understand their business objectives.
- Demonstrate high self-esteem and confidence.
- Use presentation skills that set you apart from the competition.
- Handle interactions with “old school” business owners with ease and professionalism.
- Articulate your vision and seek the highest quality in both your employer and yourself.
- Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Bring a successful track record in outside sales and a strong desire to win.
- Would like an opportunity to grow into a six-figure income.
The Observer Media Group is the leading source of news and information in Sarasota and Manatee
Counties. We deliver timely, relevant, local content through various platforms –online, social media,
email, print and mobile app and we are growing!
Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients.
- Create and present compelling proposals and marketing campaigns.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure campaigns are executed flawlessly.
- Monitor and analyze campaign performance metrics to optimize effectiveness.
- Stay informed about industry trends and the competitive landscape to identify new opportunities.
- 3 years of experience in outside consultative selling.
- Proven track record of meeting or exceeding revenue targets.
- Strong negotiation and communication skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
be the job for you.
Benefits:
- Competitive base salary commission and performance-based bonuses.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match up to 2%.
- Professional development opportunities.
Please email your resume, and a cover letter explaining why you’re the ideal candidate for the job to Regional Sales Director Penny Nowicki at pnowicki@yourobserver.com with the job title in the subject line.
Company Description
The Observer Media Group is a family-owned and operated multimedia company based in Sarasota, Florida. The company publishes 10 newspapers throughout Florida, two quarterly lifestyle magazines and six websites. Altogether, our newspapers and websites reach more than 400,000 readers each week. And we are GROWING!
While our print papers are weekly, we are a daily news operation, posting breaking news and features on our website, YourObserver.com. We consistently win the Florida Press Association's award for general excellence, and we have been named the best newspaper in North America by the Local Media Association three times. In everything we do, we strive for excellence.
The Observer Media Group is a family-owned and operated multimedia company based in Sarasota, Florida. The company publishes 10 newspapers throughout Florida, two quarterly lifestyle magazines and six websites. Altogether, our newspapers and websites reach more than 400,000 readers each week. And we are GROWING! While our print papers are weekly, we are a daily news operation, posting breaking news and features on our website, YourObserver.com. We consistently win the Florida Press Association's award for general excellence, and we have been named the best newspaper in North America by the Local Media Association three times. In everything we do, we strive for excellence.
