Sales Manager

O’Rourke Media Group is recruiting for a results-driven Sales Manager to help grow our media business in Minnesota and Western Wisconsin.  This is a “Selling Manager” position that will have direct oversight of account executives while also managing and growing an individual account book of business.  

The ideal candidate will bring a track record of achieving revenue growth, will have strong digital acumen and will be effective with building trusted relationships with local businesses and the Sales team.  We’re looking for someone that will thrive working in an autonomous, competitive business environment that really has no limit as to what we can accomplish.  

This position is required to work out of our offices in Hudson and Cannon Falls, MN.  

Job Responsibilities

• Manage and motivate a team of account executives and digital marketing consultants to effectively sell omnichannel advertising and marketing solutions to local businesses.    
• Individual account management and new business development.
• Experienced and proven skills with prospecting, getting appointments, presenting, and closing. 
• Effective building relationships with customers, account executives, fulfillment team members, and other stakeholders in OMG.  
• Provide superior service that transcends to excellent retention with advertisers.
• Know your numbers and be process-oriented when it comes to sales fulfillment.
• Network, engage and be active in the communities we serve. 

Job Requirements

• Minimum five years of sales experience.
• Preferably two-three years of management experience.
• Strong communication and time management skills. 
• Negotiating experience.
• High level of proficiency in MS Excel and other technology applications. 

Compensation Package Details

• Competitive base plus commissions.
• Car allowance.
• Medical benefits, vision, dental and PTO.
• 401 (k) savings plan with company match. 
• Will consider reasonable reimbursement for relocation.
• Opportunity for career advancement and earnings growth. 

About the Company

O’Rourke Media Group is a fast-growing company that owns and operates hyper-local, community newspapers, websites, niche publications and a full-service digital agency.  We are family-owned and mission-driven to save newspapers and local media companies by investing in the people, resources and technology needed to thrive for many years to come.  We believe that every community can benefit from a well-run, properly resourced, local newspaper and website.  Our News teams produce hyper-local, high interest local news and accurate and trustworthy reporting.  Our Sales and Digital Fulfillment teams bring omnichannel advertising solutions to local businesses in the communities we serve. 

O’Rourke Media Group now operates in eight states and 28 markets with 41 publications and hyper-local websites. We started from ground zero in December 2018, totally bootstrapped, confident and with an entrepreneurial mindset. 

Interested candidates should send their resume and letter of interest to COO Caleb Anderson.