Now Hiring - Milford Times - Professional Services Sales and Marketing Director in Lincoln, DE

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Would you like to get in on the ground floor of an exciting new venture? Do you want to help provide residents with news that is solely focused on Milford, Delaware? Do you enjoy selling? Milford Times needs you! We are a brand new, fully online news source located in Milford, Delaware. We are seeking a part-time Sales and Marketing Director to take over selling advertising for our paper. This is a commission-only position currently, but the right candidate will move into a full salaried plus commission position with the possibility of revenue sharing in the future. Although this is listed as a hybrid with on-site work required, the right candidate will work from home unless meeting with businesses. Responsibilties will include: * Establishing relationships with local businesses to acquire new accounts. * Assist businesses in creating advertising copy and graphics. * Help develop advertising rate sheets and promotional campaigns for Milford Times. * Create holistic digital marketing solutions using website, weekly newspaper and social media accounts to grow business engagement. * Create fully integrated marketing campaigns and deliver strong ROI for clients. * Grow Milford Times advertising revenue with the goal of expanding the brand to other towns in Delaware. Successful candidates must demonstrate * A willingness to grow with the organization. We are small and need someone who can grow with us. * The ability to execute the sales process from start to finish. * Be organized, analytical and interpretive regarding advertising statistics. * Able to work independently. * Proficiency with computers, software, new technology and online news sources. * Enthusiastic, positive and creative * Committed to personal growth and training * Excellent oral, written and presentation and interpersonal skills. This is a work from home position with flexible hours. The initial compensation percentage is negotiable and based on ad revenue received. The job will require visiting and meeting with businesses in order to provide them with details on how Milford Times can help them grow. The right candidate will grow into a full-time, salaried position with benefits and could easily exceed the noted salary above. This is the perfect job for a marketing student in high school or college as well as someone who is retired from a marketing position who wants to earn extra income with a flexible schedule. The right candidate could move into an administrative role overseeing several sales staff members as the goal is to add additional versions of the Times in other cities. Help us grow to that level! Job Types: Part-time, Contract Pay: $15.00 - $23.51 per hour Expected hours: 10 - 15 per week Benefits: * Flexible schedule Schedule: * Choose your own hours Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lincoln, DE 19960