Forum Communications Company
Regional Account Manager - Brainerd, MN
Forum Communications Company, Brainerd, Minnesota, United States, 56401
Description
About the Company Forum Communications is a family-owned media and technology company that has been providing trustworthy, quality journalism and business solutions for more than a century. We’ve always been in the business of telling stories, but we’re more than just a newspaper today. As one of the Upper Midwest’s largest media organizations, we are leaders in the business of print and digital news, broadcasting, printing, and agency advertising.
About the Role Ready to grow your sales career while making a real impact in the Brainerd Lakes area business community? The Brainerd Dispatch and Forum Communications Company are seeking a driven, relationship-focused Regional Account Manager to lead business development efforts across both the Brainerd Lakes area and our broader regional market footprint. This is your chance to partner with local and regional businesses, help them tell their stories, and connect them with powerful advertising and marketing solutions that deliver results! This role will office out of the Brainerd Dispatch location, and become a trusted resource in one of Minnesota’s most vibrant and fast-growing regions.
Responsibilities
Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients, while proactively pursuing new business throughout the Brainerd Lakes area and surrounding markets
Present our full suite of advertising and agency products, including print, digital, and multimedia solutions
Expand awareness and adoption of Forum Communications Company’s agency services
Act as a key point of contact for regional and national advertising agencies
Travel throughout your sales territory to strengthen partnerships and uncover new revenue opportunities
Deliver exceptional customer service rooted in challenge-navigating, integrity, responsiveness, and professionalism
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in marketing, advertising, communications, or a related field preferred
3–5 years of sales and/or marketing experience, ideally with hands-on experience selling digital advertising products
Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to simplify and sell creative solutions
Strong organizational skills with the ability to work under deadlines, multitask, and manage multiple projects
Experience with print advertising is a plus
Valid driver’s license, insurable driving record, and required vehicle insurance
Compensation Expected compensation for this role is between $90,000 and $130,000/year, based on qualifications and experience.
Benefits for Full-Time Employees (and 32+ hour benefited roles)
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Company-paid short‑term disability and life insurance
Critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity options
Paid maternity and parental leave
Retirement benefits
Generous PTO and paid volunteer hours
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. FCC currently does not offer employer sponsorship.
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About the Company Forum Communications is a family-owned media and technology company that has been providing trustworthy, quality journalism and business solutions for more than a century. We’ve always been in the business of telling stories, but we’re more than just a newspaper today. As one of the Upper Midwest’s largest media organizations, we are leaders in the business of print and digital news, broadcasting, printing, and agency advertising.
About the Role Ready to grow your sales career while making a real impact in the Brainerd Lakes area business community? The Brainerd Dispatch and Forum Communications Company are seeking a driven, relationship-focused Regional Account Manager to lead business development efforts across both the Brainerd Lakes area and our broader regional market footprint. This is your chance to partner with local and regional businesses, help them tell their stories, and connect them with powerful advertising and marketing solutions that deliver results! This role will office out of the Brainerd Dispatch location, and become a trusted resource in one of Minnesota’s most vibrant and fast-growing regions.
Responsibilities
Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients, while proactively pursuing new business throughout the Brainerd Lakes area and surrounding markets
Present our full suite of advertising and agency products, including print, digital, and multimedia solutions
Expand awareness and adoption of Forum Communications Company’s agency services
Act as a key point of contact for regional and national advertising agencies
Travel throughout your sales territory to strengthen partnerships and uncover new revenue opportunities
Deliver exceptional customer service rooted in challenge-navigating, integrity, responsiveness, and professionalism
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in marketing, advertising, communications, or a related field preferred
3–5 years of sales and/or marketing experience, ideally with hands-on experience selling digital advertising products
Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to simplify and sell creative solutions
Strong organizational skills with the ability to work under deadlines, multitask, and manage multiple projects
Experience with print advertising is a plus
Valid driver’s license, insurable driving record, and required vehicle insurance
Compensation Expected compensation for this role is between $90,000 and $130,000/year, based on qualifications and experience.
Benefits for Full-Time Employees (and 32+ hour benefited roles)
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Company-paid short‑term disability and life insurance
Critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity options
Paid maternity and parental leave
Retirement benefits
Generous PTO and paid volunteer hours
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. FCC currently does not offer employer sponsorship.
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