Director of Advertising Sales & Circulation Growth

Experteer Overview
In this role, you will drive revenue growth from advertising and expand audience reach across Alaska. You’ll lead print and digital ad partnerships, scaling subscriptions and audience development initiatives. The position offers autonomy to shape sales, circulation, and growth strategies for an established Alaska publication. You will work with cross-functional teams and represent the publication at industry and tourism events, delivering measurable impact across revenue and readership.

Compensation / Benefits
• Develop and execute advertising sales strategies across print, digital, and other marketing platforms
• Identify, secure, and grow new advertising accounts in Alaska and national markets
• Manage and retain existing advertiser relationships and drive account growth
• Create customized advertising packages and integrated marketing programs
• Manage full sales cycle: prospecting, proposals, closing, fulfillment, renewal, pipeline
• Monitor market trends to identify new revenue opportunities
• Represent the publication at business, tourism, recreation, and industry events
• Develop and implement circulation and audience-growth strategies
• Build partnerships with tourism organizations, hotels, lodges, retailers, and other businesses
• Lead promotional programs, group subscriptions, and gift subscriptions
• Collaborate with editorial, marketing, production, and subscription teams to increase subscriber value
• Prepare and present revenue, subscriptions, and growth reports
• Identify and pursue growth opportunities across print and digital platforms

Tasks
• Professional experience in advertising sales, media sales, business development, publishing, or related field
• Proven success generating revenue, developing new business, and maintaining client relationships

Key requirements
• Competitive salary with commission/bonus tied to revenue growth
• Paid time off
• Senior-level leadership with autonomy
• Opportunity to represent an Alaska publication
• Travel within Alaska as needed
• Direct impact on revenue and audience growth