The Hearst Magazines’ Sales Training Program application is posted!!!!  Please click on the link pasted below, (or go online to hearstcareers.silkroad.com OR go to Hearst.com, click on magazines, and then Hearst Magazines Career Site—) and look at the sales training program tab at the top of the page.  It has the essay question and the short answer questions.  You should prepare that all first before starting the application.  (You can do that now, perhaps!)

Although the application won’t be due until the end of February, please try to get it in earlier as the interview process will start sooner the quicker you apply.  If you are not interested, please pass this around to anyone that was born to sell!  The application process will be closed by February 24th.  Apply sooner rather than later as our interviews happen on a rolling basis!  Sooner we get your application, the sooner we will be in touch!

https://hearst-magazines.silkroad.com/epostings/index.cfm?fuseaction=app.jobinfo&id=23&jobid=212895&company_id=16061&version=1&source=ONLINE&JobOwner=981490&level=levelid1&levelid1=84982&parent=Sales%20Training%20Program&startflag=2

More about the program:

Sales Training Program

Hearst Magazines’ 2012 – 2013 Sales Training Program begins June 2012. This intensive 12-month program is designed to develop the next generation of sales leaders. Our goal is to attract the best new talent and give them the opportunity to grow personally and professionally while also growing our business.

The purpose of the Sales Training Program is to prepare recent college graduates for a successful career within Hearst Magazines. As part of a small group, trainees will learn the aspects of selling advertising on a variety of platforms (print, online, tablet, etc.).

Those who are accepted into the Program will be developed through a combination of on-the-job training at one of our consumer brands, mentoring, workshops, job shadowing, performance feedback and exposure to senior management. As trainees progress, they will be assigned accounts and will be given the opportunity to put their sales training into practice. Successful graduates of this 12-month program will have the opportunity to be promoted to Account Managers and to continue to grow at Hearst Magazines.

We are seeking college graduates who are driven, have strong academic performance, a history of leadership activities, an aptitude for sales and a demonstrated interest in print and digital media. An undergraduate degree by June 2012 is required.

Applications must be submitted by February 24, 2012.

The 2012 – 2013 Program begins in June. Please apply using the link above!

The Research Manager will play a key role in developing marketing strategies and branding materials for SAVEUR and the Bonnier Publications portfolio of travel and epicurean brands. The position requires someone who can leverage research (including primary and syndicated data) to build brand, category and client-specific sales materials. Raw data will regularly need to be crafted into a compelling story. Candidates with PowerPoint and InDesign experience preferred.
Qualifications:
* Bachelor’s degree required, as is 3-5 years research experience, preferably in media/advertising.
* Experience working on digital and/or integrated programs is preferred.
* Familiarity with media advertising syndicated data (MRI, Mendelsohn, Comscore, etc.).
* Knowledge of the publishing/ad agency/digital ad sales process.
* Must be team player and partner to fast-paced marketing & sales colleagues and management team.
* Must have strong writing skills and a background in proposal writing. Proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel is required. Knowledge of InDesign preferred but not required.

Position is full time in NYC office. Interested applicants, please email your resume & cover letter: rachel.durst@bonniercorp.com

About SAVEUR
SAVEUR seeks out stories from around the globe that weave together culture, tradition, and people through the language of food. On every page and online, SAVEUR honors a fundamental truth: cooking is one of the most universal—and beautiful—means of human expression. www.Saveur.com

About Bonnier Corp.
SAVEUR is part of Bonnier Corporation’s Travel & Epicurean Group. Bonnier Corp. (www.bonniercorp.com) is one of the largest consumer-publishing groups in America and is the leading media company serving passionate, highly engaged audiences, through 50+ special-interest magazines and related multimedia projects and events. Bonnier Corp. is the U.S. division of the Bonnier Group (www.bonnier.com), a 200-year-old family-owned media group based in Sweden with business operations in 21 countries.

Prometheus Global Media is a diversified company with leading assets in the media and entertainment arenas, including: Music (Billboard and its related industry conferences and Consumer events), Film (The Hollywood Reporter, Backstage, ShoWest, ShowEast, Cineasia, and Cinema Expo International); and Advertising & Marketing (Adweek, Adweek Conferences, and The Clio Awards).

Adweek is the premier information source for agency, marketing and media industry news and analysis, providing an integrated product portfolio across print, digital, conferences and events. Adweek is owned by Prometheus Global Media, a diversified company with leading assets in the media and entertainment arenas.

Adweek is looking to fill a key marketing position. The Marketing Manager should have a minimum of five years experience with a media company and/or ad agency. Responsibilities include: developing corporate and brand-specific positioning and sales presentations; creating ad category marketing strategies and presentations; creating sales collateral; designing, fielding and interpreting custom research studies; analyzing, interpreting and positioning syndicated research; developing marketing plans for new strategic initiatives; project management of large-scale, multi-phase initiatives.

Required skills: strong writing, verbal and presentation skills; strong analytical ability; familiarity with multiple media platforms (print, digital, social, events) and experience in developing integrated platforms around these assets; experience in designing, fielding and interpreting market research; ability to manage large-scale projects to deadline; ability to manage and motivate people; passionate about media and advertising.

To apply, please send resume and cover letter, including salary requirements, to Mark.Beckham@prometheusgm.com <mailto:Mark.Beckham@prometheusgm.com>

Due to the volume of resumes that we receive, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls or agencies please.

Prometheus Global Media LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

Prometheus Global Media is a diversified company with leading assets in the media and entertainment arenas, including: Music (Billboard and its related industry conferences and Consumer events), Film (The Hollywood Reporter, Backstage, ShoWest, ShowEast, Cineasia, and Cinema Expo International); and Advertising & Marketing (Adweek, Adweek Conferences, and The Clio Awards).

Adweek is the premier information source for agency, marketing and media industry news and analysis, providing an integrated product portfolio across print, digital, conferences and events. Adweek is owned by Prometheus Global Media, a diversified company with leading assets in the media and entertainment arenas.


Adweek seeks a highly motivated Creative Services Coordinator.  Position reports directly into the Creative Services Director and is an integral part of the Creative Services Department.

Responsibilities:

· Respond to all assigned RFP’s (print and digital)

· Write, develop and execute proposals and programs that meet the needs of advertisers in order to generate paging and revenue goals

· Manage all barter relationships including negotiating annual contracts, developing program ads, etc.

· Provide added-value and ideation for revenue generating programs, promotional partnerships and advertorial sections

· Oversee programs once sold ensuring that the client’s brand, our brand and the program is properly represented and executed
Supervise events to ensure seamless integration of advertiser sponsorship

· Work with production team, fulfillment companies, art and other internal personnel to ensure the timely deliver of client assets and work directly with clients to obtain approvals

The position requires BA/BS degree with excellent verbal and written communication skills; Excel, Microsoft Word and PowerPoint program proficiency; professional phone skills, attention to detail, interest in the media world and the ability to support multiple individuals and projects in a fast-paced environment. Position is based in New York.

To apply, please send resume and cover letter, including salary requirements, to Mark.Beckham@prometheusgm.com <mailto:Mark.Beckham@prometheusgm.com>

Due to the volume of resumes that we receive, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls or agencies please.

Prometheus Global Media LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

Seeking a self-motivated, high-energy, proactive individual to join a growing digital/print media rep firm. Ideal opportunity for independent self-starter with some sales experience. Some experience in digital and media sales preferred. Excellent opportunity for motivated individual to develop own accounts and prospect new clients

The ideal candidate will have an exceptional work ethic, strong time management skills, a proven ability to take on new responsibilities, and be able to excel on own after initial training period.

Responsibilities

• Administrative duties: Travel arrangements, correspondence, management of client databases, field media inquiries, back-up management team, handle client requests
• Assist with RFP process, IOs and monitoring campaigns for digital media partners
• Oversee ongoing research projects and tasks, compile sales reports and research potential sales channels

• Cold calling and prospecting
• Assist with Salesforce data management

Qualifications

• Desire to work in print and digital media sales
• Self-motivated, highly responsible, and able to work on own with little supervision
• Excellent PC skills with emphasis on PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook
• Exceptional organizational and writing/communication skills.
• Professionalism, customer orientation and client-friendly approach
• Ability to handle quantitative media analysis: audience profiles, online ad targeting and optimization
• BA or equivalent degree

Millstone Marketing is a CT-based independent publisher’s representative firm that offers successful sales and marketing solutions to help print and digital media publishers cultivate new advertisers while bringing value to existing advertising clients. With a combined 30+ years of experience, Millstone brings with it an understanding of best practices and expedient business procedures, giving us a unique ability to help publishers achieve sales goals so they can focus on other priorities.

Interested candidates: please forward your resume and a cover letter (no phone calls) to jobs@millstonemarketing.com. Add Sales Associate to subject line.

PureWow is a free daily lifestyle email publication for sophisticated, influential women backed by the Pilot Group who developed successful email publications including: Daily Candy, Thrillist and Tasting Table.

We are seeking a full-time a Sr. Sales Account Manager in our New York City office who has 3-5 years of digital media sales experience with a top performance record, an extensive contact list/relationships, understanding of the online advertising industry and a hunger to succeed in a growing start-up environment.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

· Managing the sales cycle from start to finish (prospecting, navigating to key contacts, RFP competition, creating media plans and integrated merchandising proposals, generating insertion orders, securing advertiser collateral, and entering them into third party admin systems and results reporting).

· Creation of strategic integrated merchandising proposals which meet client and brand objectives.

· Making in person sales calls with clients and agencies

· Penetrating medium to large size organizations (“Top 2000” advertisers, major sub-brands and Advertising Agencies) to help secure RFP’s and advertising dollars.

· Creating persuasive sales presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel detailing market trends, case studies and marketing solutions.

· Manage digital campaign performance, analyze campaign performance statistics and recommend optimized media solutions from the results.

· Working to develop effective sales strategies and advertising sales proposals for continued site revenue growth.

The ideal candidate will have:

· BA/BS degree or equivalent

· Minimum of 3-5 years digital media sales experience

· A high energy level is required

· Great with computers (Mac experience preferred), including word processing (Google Docs and/or Word), spreadsheets (Google Docs and/or Excel), and general internet savvy

· Fast learner and self starter

Location: New York

Compensation: Competitive salary plus commission; benefits

If you are interested in successfully growing with a fun, dynamic, and creative team in an environment with a lot of upside potential, please send your résumé in an email to courtney@purewow.com with “NY Ad Sales” in the subject line.

PureWow is a free daily lifestyle email publication for sophisticated, influential women backed by the Pilot Group who developed successful email publications including: Daily Candy, Thrillist and Tasting Table.

We’re seeking a full-time advertising sales coordinator who can work in the New York City office, ideally has a minimum of 1 year digital media sales planning, agency or assistant experience. This candidate should be a self-starter who understands the online advertising industry. The role requires a strong attention to detail and a passion for popular styles and trends.

Primary responsibilities include:

· Support the Director of Sales and sales team

· RFP completion

· Manage/support the sales cycle from start to finish (prospecting, identifying contacts, creating proposals, generating Insertion Orders, securing advertiser collateral, inputting collateral in the admin, and results reporting).

· Create persuasive sales presentations/decks using PowerPoint and Excel

· Collaborate with sales staff to design and customize integrated marketing programs to meet client and brand objectives.

Qualifications and Expectations:

· BA/BS degree or equivalent

· Minimum of 1 year digital media sales planning, agency or assistant experience

· Excellent MAC skills. Knowledge of Word, Powerpoint, and Excel.

· Knowledge of Google docs, Mac office suite products and Adobe a plus

· Excellent writing and communication skills

· Ability to work as part of a team and individually as needed

· Strong communication skills

Location: New York

Compensation: Competitive salary; benefits

If you are interested in successfully growing with a fun, dynamic, and creative team in an environment with a lot of upside potential, please send your résumé and salary requirements in an email to courtney@purewow.com with “Sales Coordinator” in the subject line.

Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia seeks an Integrated Marketing Manager. Representing a diverse portfolio of brands including Martha Stewart Living, Everyday Food, Whole Living, marthastewart.com, wholeliving.com, and MSLO broadcast productions, the Sales Development Integrated Marketing Team brings these products to life in unique, engaging and custom ways for advertising partners and consumers alike.

Responsible for developing and executing custom integrated marketing programs that support advertiser objectives across Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia properties. Position requires a self-starter with superior creative/strategic thinking and writing skills.  This position will report to the Executive Director of Sales Development in Marketing.

Responsibilities:

*Develop best in class programs and proposals proactively and in response to RFPs with unique and actionable marketing ideas extending across print, mobile, digital, broadcast, social, and retail extensions

*Lead pre- and post-sale management of custom advertiser solutions

*Working closely with Creative Services, Ad Ops, Research, and Broadcast, Digital, and Print brand teams to develop and manage program ideas and executions

*Oversee development of recaps/case studies post sale

Attend and represent team at internal and external meetings

Requirements:

*At least 3 years of marketing proposal writing experience

*At least 1 year of digital marketing experience

*Well versed in digital, new and social media

*Outgoing personality who is flexible and eager to grow with company

*Creative and strategic thinker

*Excellent proposal and written communication skills

*Able to juggle and prioritize multiple projects

*Strong time management and organizational skills

*Must be proficient in PowerPoint, Word and Excel

Interested candidates may apply through our website: https://careers.mslo.com/Pages/JobDescription.aspx?postid=198

Inc. magazine seeks a creative, detail-oriented Account Director for a maternity-leave position starting March 12 and running through mid-August. The Account Director manages a team of three Account Managers to execute on custom marketing programs for advertisers. The role includes developing the creation of custom print and web media programs, working with editors, designers, developers and managing client approvals. The Account Director is also responsible for working with sponsors on custom events and Inc.-branded events (Inc. 500/5000 Conference, Leadership Conference)—including building event presence, helping with attendee engagement and marketing.
Job Responsibilities:
· Manage workflow of Account Management team—assign tasks and provide overall business and project management direction;

· Work with Sales and Marketing teams to execute custom media programs for clients—could include newsletters, advertorials, microsites, webcasts, events, co-branded marketing, video production;

· Manage internal resources regarding list management, web designers and developers, editorial development;

· Manage and reconcile budgets;

· Travel to events and conferences;

· Meet with clients, sales, management and other internal departments as well as external vendors as needed;

· Will shadow current Account Director for first few weeks prior to her MLOA.

Job Requirements:
· College degree;

· 10+ years of marketing and communication experience (agency, publishing, client side);

· Knowledge of web marketing;

· Project management a plus;

· Previous client management experience;

· Creative strategizing and organizational skills;

· Excellent written and oral communication;

· Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office, including Excel, required.

EOE

Please send resumes to: mmerwin@mansueto.com