Local Media Consultant

Lee Enterprises Inc   Lincoln, NE   Full-time     Sales
Posted on September 8, 2022
Are you ready?

If you have passion for sales and developing strategic business solutions for clients in the community, this may be the right job for you! In this role, you can truly match a client's need to the right product or package of products to drive their business results. You will be able to leverage strong data-driven recommendations to present best-in-class advertising solutions to help clients reach their goals.The successful candidate will have a strong focus on new business development and grow revenue through a consultative selling approach. The ideal candidate will:
  • Understand that business development is about connecting people to ideas, and ideas to results
  • Understands that leadership is about action, not titles
  • Have knowledge of digital advertising products, dedication to customer service, and demonstrate stellar presentation skills with the ability to sell and/or upsell at all decision making levels
  • Be able to identify new business opportunities, listen intently to understand client needs, and conduct deep dive client assessments to provide customized solutions
  • Possess a results oriented mindset, problem solving skills, analytical skills, attention to detail and critical thinking ability
  • Collaborate and communicate well with others in a synergistic work environment
  • Be flexible to work autonomously or be a dream team player when necessary
  • Be able to demonstrate past sales success and understanding of the sales process
  • Juggle multiple projects while meeting deadlines
  • Have self-discipline and ambition to succeed
  • Demonstrate ability to meet performance benchmarks
A degree in a related field or equitable level of experience is required. Preference will be given to candidates with media sales or alternative business development is preferred.

What is in it for you?

We have fun. We work hard. We like to win. We celebrate success. We are innovative. We encourage diversity and inclusion.

We also like our brand new modern office spaces in the up and coming Telegraph District and have flexible remote/in-office schedules. Lee offers competitive and affordable wages in a supportive, team-oriented work environment. In addition, we offer a comprehensive and affordable benefit program, which includes medical, dental, vision, LTD, STD and life insurance. We also offer generous time off including paid parental leave for new parents. Our 401K program includes employer contributions. We support career growth opportunities!

Come grow with us!

Bring your passion to our team by applying at

lee.net/careers/ and search for Lincoln, Nebraska.

Lee Enterprises is a leader in providing high-quality local news with 77 daily publications in 26 states with print, digital and e-replica versions. Our digital sites attract more than 44 million unique visits monthly. We also have a rapidly growing roster of digital products for consumers, and are committed to aggressive digital growth.

Lee Enterprises is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

All offers are contingent upon candidates passing a post-offer

4-panel drug screen, MVR Check, and background check. We participate in E-verify.