Vermont Standard Print-Digital Account Executive (Woodstock)

The Vermont Standard newspaper, based in beautiful Woodstock, VT, is seeking a bright, marketing-savvy account executive to join our sales team. Having served the region for 167 years, we are recognized as one of the top weekly newspapers in New England.

In this role, you’ll be a professional representative of our media company, servicing businesses and organizations that advertise with us. You'll help businesses use our print and digital marketing vehicles that can help them increase their consumer response and revenue.

This is a financially rewarding opportunity if you're an ambitious sales and marketing professional who is a good fit in this role. The position pays $30-45k to start and we provide benefits.

The ideal candidate will be an outgoing professional who is knowledgeable about marketing, advertising and contemporary promotional practices (both print and digital). This job is a good fit if you are a highly-motivated self-starter who works independently with minimal supervision. You must be relentless at networking and prospecting we want someone who truly enjoys meeting and working with decision-makers at local businesses to help them be successful! Being well organized, with great attention to detail and deadlines, and having solid communication skills (in-person, phone, email) are absolutely required. A creative thinker with a background in media, advertising, sales, PR or ad agency work is preferred. Prior education and experience in creating advertising will serve you and our customers well.

To apply, please send both your resume and a cover note that explains why you're a good fit for this position to Dan Cotter, Vermont Standard publisher