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Sun-Times Media is dedicated to being the premier source of local news and information for the greater Chicago area. We are a multi-media company serving more than 300 communities across the region.  

  The Interactive Account Executive is an exciting and challenging sales position based in our downtown Chicago offices. You will work with a high performing Interactive Media sales team responsible for selling advertising and sponsorship programs to national and local advertisers on the Sun-Times Media network of websites.

  Primary Responsibilities:

• Generate revenue by developing sales strategy and advertising packages.
• Build new and strengthen current client/agency relationships for local advertisers.
• Ensure client campaign delivery and complete follow-through activities.
• Develop expertise in online trends and marketplace.

 
Qualifications:
This is an outside sales position. College degree desired.  Minimum 4 years experience in media sales required. Local client ad sales experience a plus.  Minimum two years experience in online sales preferred. Must show successful sales record.  Excellent written, verbal and organizational skills. Must be a highly motivated and independent worker. Knowledge of Internet and Microsoft programs: Word, Excel and PowerPoint essential. Ability to work in a fast-paced, exciting environment.

  Please email your resume to
Please note “Interactive Account Executive” in the subject line

Resumes with cover letter should be emailed, mailed or fax’d to the following address:
Sun-Times Media
Attn:  Human Resources – Interactive Product Manager
350 N. Orleans, 10S Chicago, IL  60654
Fax:  (312) 321-2288

  No phone calls please
Sun-Times Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Interactive Product Manager
 
Bring your genius for managing interactive products to work for Sun-Times Media. As a Product Manager for the Interactive team, you will play a critical role in shaping the vision and implementation of our product portfolio, unlocking the potential of local-focused interactive media, and driving solutions to help us connect in new ways with our advertisers and online audiences.  

Sun-Times Media ( http://www.suntimesmediaholdings.com ) is dedicated to being the premier source of local news and information for the greater Chicago area. We are a multi-media company serving more than 300 communities across the region.  

  Some of your responsibilities include:

• Analyze user data and competitive environment to drive enhancements and inform business decisions.
• Establishing a roadmap for the rollout of new platform features.
• Evaluate proposed projects to ensure that they meet business objectives and to help establish their relative priority.
• Manage a process for constant improvements in Usability, Information Architecture and Interface Design;
• Working with customers, sales and marketing to identify, articulate and prioritize customer needs and requirements.
• Measuring product profitability, setting product P&L goals and managing the product forecast
• Assisting sales and marketing with product materials (collateral, FAQs, presentations, white papers, etc) with the sales and marketing team to enable customer acquisition and product adoption
• Evaluate proposed projects to ensure that they meet business objectives and to help establish their relative priority

 
Successful candidates demonstrate

• Experience managing interactive products for consumers. Advertising background desired.
• Experience in project management, product marketing, QA and writing product specifications.
• Strong balance of strategic, creative and business skills, with a high level of intellectual agility and capacity for original thought.
• Demonstrated success in managing priorities and working with others in cross-functional teams.
• College degree required, MBA or similar formal business education desired.
  

Resumes with cover letter should be emailed the following address:
Please note “Interactive Product Manager” in the subject line

  No phone calls please
Sun-Times Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer