Vice President of Sales-Lincoln, NE

Lee Enterprises • Lincoln, NE

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About The Position

The Lincoln Journal Star, partnering with Amplified Digital is seeking a dynamic leader as the Vice President of Sales for Lincoln and the surrounding areas. This position is a “boots on the ground” role responsible for identifying and developing new business opportunities plus growing relationships with existing clients to increase sales and revenue individually and by leading a team. Lee Enterprises is the fastest growing digital subscription platform in the nation for four years running. Applicants will be expected to lead a team of sales executives while also managing and expanding their own book of business.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience successfully leading a sales team and growing revenue is required.

Responsibilities

• Build a high-performing team; provides motivation, coaching, guidance and support to ensure individual and team success
• Recruit/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 prospective clients to assess advertising needs
• Partners with Amplified Digital Agency and other Lee divisions to formulate 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

Benefits

• Lee Enterprises offers competitive wages in a dynamic, interesting work environment with career growth opportunities.
• We offer an extensive benefit program that can be personalized to your needs, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, company-provided life insurance and supplemental life insurance.
• In addition, we offer a 401K retirement plan with company match.
• We also offer generous paid time off to allow flexibility to balance personal life and work.
• This includes employer paid STD and paid parental leave for new parents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees