Fast Company, the most progressive, creative and innovative business media brand, seeks a Marketing Director to conceive and develop creative marketing solutions in support of advertising sales. The ideal candidate will have a proven record of success, a commitment to driving revenue, and the ability to maximize marketing partnerships to achieve client and Fast Company goals.

The Marketing Director will report to the Executive Marketing Director and work closely with the Advertising and Creative Services teams.

Key Responsibilities Include, but Are Not Limited To:
·        Drive revenue opportunities by creating integrated and sponsorable marketing programs across the Fast Company network

while maintaining the overall aesthetic and tone of the Fast Company brand;

o  Strategize, ideate and create large-scale integrated marketing proposals for target accounts

o  Capture advertiser needs and proactively identify new opportunities that leverage editorial,

product and external vendor capabilities

o  Respond to advertiser RFPs with compelling, strategic, large-scale and integrated proposals

that effectively communicate program concepts, benefits and requirements

·        Overall department supervision, including management of four full-time staff members, weekly reports, and budget oversight;

·        Foster relationships with strategic partners to enhance our portfolio of cross-promotions and unique programs;

·        Draw on research and brand insights to develop compelling stories on how prospective clients can reach their demographic through

the Fast Company network;

·        Participate in—and creatively contribute to—client and agency meetings, sales calls, and brainstorming sessions to articulate

creative concepts;

·        Write/produce and maintain advertising sales and promotional materials including general presentations, media kits and sell sheets.

Must Haves:
·        10 years of marketing ad sales experience;

·        Creative and strategic thinker with strong written and presentation skills;

·        Detail-oriented with strong time management and organizational skills;

·        Fluency in PowerPoint and Microsoft Office. Keynote and InDesign are pluses;

·        Ability to interpret publishing and digital metrics and research tools;

·        Willingness to travel;

·        Positive attitude, solid work ethic, tenacious follow through.

For immediate consideration please email a cover letter and your resume to mmerwin@mansueto.com         EOE