Business Development Executive-Lincoln, NE

Overview
The Lincoln Journal Star, a publication of Lee Enterprises, is seeking an energetic, skilled sales executive to drive digital multi‑media account growth for new and existing accounts through prospecting, developing, and closing leads using a variety of sources in the Lincoln area. Lee, in conjunction with Amplified Digital, offers a vast array of digital marketing products, tools and partners to meet the advertising needs of any current or future client. We are the fastest growing digital subscription platform in the nation for four years running.

Key Sales Competencies

Drive and initiative: thrive on exceeding goals, take ownership, and hunt for new opportunities.

Prioritization and organization: excel at setting priorities, managing time effectively, and staying organized amid a busy workload.

Strategic thinking and business sense: think strategically, adapt to changing landscapes, and understand the business side of things.

Digital marketing creativity: develop innovative and effective digital advertising solutions.

Communication and persuasion: confident speaker and negotiator who can clearly communicate ideas and win over clients.

Resilience and problem‑solving: overcome challenges, stay motivated, and find solutions under pressure.

Adaptability and comfort with ambiguity: thrive in dynamic environments, embrace change, and think critically in complex situations.

Fast learner and strategic mind: grasp concepts quickly and apply them strategically to the team’s success.

Client‑centric mindset: passionate about understanding and catering to the evolving needs of clients and the industry.

Digital advertising enthusiast: deep understanding and passion for the digital advertising and marketing world.

Preferred Education & Experience

3 or more years in Sales, preferably in Digital Advertising but not required

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, advertising, or equivalent combination of education and work experience

Demonstrated experience in expanding and growing sales revenue through existing and new business

Experience with current digital advertising technology and 3rd‑party research skills such as Google Analytics

Why Join Us?
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, including medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, company‑provided life insurance, supplemental life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match, generous paid time off, and paid parental leave for new parents.

Lee Enterprises is a major subscription and advertising platform and a leading provider of local news and information, with daily newspapers, rapidly growing digital products and nearly 350 weekly and specialty publications serving over 70 markets in 25 states. Year to date, Lee’s newspapers have an average daily circulation of 1.0 million, and our legacy websites, including acquisitions, reach more than 33 million digital unique visitors.

Lee Enterprises is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer; we participate in E‑Verify. We respect and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you are excited about this role but do not meet 100% of the qualifications above, we encourage you to apply at https://lee.net/careers/ and search for Lincoln.

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