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V ICE PRESIDENT OF S ALES
I. C ORPORATE P ROFILE
The Stanford Daily Publishing Corporation was organized in 1973
and currently operates asa 501(c) 3 exempt non-profit corporation.
It is one of only a handful of independent campusnewspapers in the
country, run entirely by students. The Stanford Daily Publishing
Corporation generates annual revenue of nearly $1 million, and
maintains assets of over$400,000.
The VP of Sales is responsible for establishing and achieving
revenue numbers that will
assure the financial and editorial independence of the
publication from Stanford University.
II. VP S ALES R ESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE :
Sales Team Leadership Establishing monthly revenue goals and
producing sales summaries. Recruiting, managing, training, and
mentoring a sales team of roughly 10 people to
achieve sales targets throughout the year.Corporate Strategy
As Sales VP, you will sit on the board of directors, providing
key input regarding future direction and success of the
organization.
Maintaining and expanding the Dailys roster of top-line
advertising accounts. Defining and executing advertising sales
initiatives to produce revenue for theorganization.
Performing market research and identifying new business
opportunities whiledeveloping targeted sales plans for each market
segment.
Dedication to Customers Ensuring that advertisements are
inserted into the required publications in a timely
and accurate fashion, in accordance with the Company's
production schedules andpolicies.
Providing outstanding customer service to the Company's
advertisers. Behaving in a manner consistent with the moral and
ethical character of the
Company, its employees, and its clients.
III. VP S ALES BENEFITS INCLUDE :
Unparalleled business, marketing and sales experience.
Competitive compensation package with aggressive bonus structure.
Full health care coverage. Great fringe benefits such as strong
client contacts and use of The Dailys golf carts.
IV. VP S ALES D ETAILS AND R EQUIREMENTS :
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The Vice President of Advertising position will begin on July 1,
2009, and last through June30, 2010. All majors are encouraged to
apply, and no previous business experience isrequired.
Candidates should be:- Energetic, outgoing and a people person-
A clear communicator in both speech and writing - Detail-oriented
and always on-top of their work load- Prepared to drive revenues
through print and online ad sales-
Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. The
Stanford Daily Publishing Corporation is an equal opportunity
employer.
V. A PPLICATION P ROCESS Applicants should submit a one page
resume and a cover letter.
Interviews will then take place in person or over the phone.
VI. A DDITIONAL INFORMATION
Questions about the position, the hiring process, or The
Stanford Daily Publishing Corporation should be directed to
incoming Chief Operating Officer, Jason Shen
- By phone at 617-538-3678- By e-mail at [email protected]
