Online Sales & Marketing Executive

Ending Oct 23

Altrincham

Part Time

Generous commission

Description

Altrincham Today is blazing a trail in hyperlocal, mobile-first news.

At a time when local print newspapers are suffering from falling interest and revenue, we’re growing fast: over 80,000 people visit our site every month, the vast majority living within five miles of Altrincham.

Our social media community now totals almost 11,000 people, and is by far the most engaged audience of any comparable local news service.

After a recent redesign, we can now boast a cutting-edge and class-leading website that is entirely mobile-first in design and usability.

And we’re now looking to expand our brand across the North West and beyond.

The role

There are now a number of highly effective ways for businesses to communicate to their customers through Altrincham Today, including sponsored content, display advertising and our jobs board.

We’re looking for an ambitious and highly motivated person to market these opportunities to the businesses within Altrincham and neighbouring towns. In partnership with the editor, you will devise and coordinate a detailed marketing plan in order to capitalise on the opportunities that currently exist in both digital and hyperlocal news publishing.

The person

You will have at least a year’s marketing or sales experience, and experience within online or newspaper sales would be an advantage, although not essential.

A strong network of contacts within the Altrincham area would also be a distinct advantage.

You’ll also have excellent writing and communication skills, thorough attention to detail and a working level of social media expertise.

Most importantly, you’ll be personable, professional, a self-starter and enthusiastic.

Benefits

This is a part-time opportunity initially, with potential to develop into a full-time role as the company expands.

You’ll be able to manage your time to suit your own work, life and family requirements, but roughly the role will require a commitment of around 15-20 hours a week.

You’ll also be able to work remotely, although there will be regular progress review meetings (usually in Market House!).

Pay will be on a generous and highly competitive commission basis.

Online Sales & Marketing Executive