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Client Solutions Manager
Gannett
Nashville, TN, United States
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Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) is an innovative, digitally focused media and marketing solutions company committed to strengthening communities across our network. With an unmatched local-to-national reach, Gannett touches the lives of more than 110 million people monthly with our Pulitzer-Prize winning content, consumer experiences and benefits, and advertiser products and services. Gannett brands include USA TODAY NETWORK with the iconic USA TODAY and more than 100 local media brands, digital marketing services companies ReachLocal and SweetIQ, and U.K. media company Newsquest.
The Client Solutions Manager will be responsible for the management of integrated marketing solutions, media planning, digital and mobile solutions, research, analysis, ad concepts, creative solutions and strategy based on market specific industry and core customer information for specified clients; taking the gathered information in combination with audience based selling principles and applying it to recommendations for such clients in the form of data, ad design, digital and creative solutions and sales presentations to grow and/or maintain existing revenue and drive measurable results. The Client Solutions Manager will work together with advertising sales key account executives to build integrated marketing client solutions proposals to achieve annual segment, market share and incremental revenue growth targets. The Client Solutions Manager along with key account executives will manage pipeline development performing necessary research, needs analysis within specific industries and compile core customer information for specified key account segments.
In this role, you will:
• Works in tandem with key account executives, digital specialists and account managers to build a continuous pipeline of sales prospects and building strategies to maximize revenue potential within designated segment for local market.
• Collaborates with advertising sales, insights & research and B2B marketing teams to understand client business needs to include client meetings to identify advertiser’s needs, utilize research and data to create compelling recommendations and aid in the development of creative execution of marketing campaigns.
• Performs in-depth analysis of data to identify opportunities to increase market share and incorporate knowledge of local market and Gannett suite of products, especially digital, mobile and DMS solutions. Fully understands audience based selling principles including how to apply audience analysis and knowledge in conjunction with research data for creative execution and overall strategy. Prepares and leads client presentations and/or proposals to include research and analysis data as needed.
• Develops sales development training programs as well as research-based data for the advertising sales team.
• Works closely with Insights & Research teams to utilize local and national research tools and programs to compile and analyze data
• Builds presentations and present information, research, ad concepts or other elements to clients.
• Develops and grows relationships with key assigned advertising clients.
• Produces creative briefs and work with creative teams on message development.
Here's what you need:
• Bachelor's Degree in marketing, business or related field. Note: A comparable combination of education/experience and/or training will be considered equivalent.
• 5+ years of strategic marketing, media planning, digital marketing, market research and/or sales management experience.
• Strategic capabilities, technical marketing, digital marketing, media planning & research skills, interpersonal collaboration skills, and solid sales management understanding.
• Highly proficient in digital media & digital marketing solutions and how advertisers can utilize digital marketing to drive results for their businesses
• Organizational and project management skills.
• Solid background in market research and application.
• Considered a thought-leader in digital/social media marketing and stays current on digital marketing trends.
• Ability to pull and analyze research and develop effective marketing presentations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, superior PowerPoint (or similar) presentation skills.
• Must be organized and have exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Strategic marketing professional with superior relationship management skills, and well-developed problem-solving skills.
• Previous advertising agency experience preferred.
Here's what we have to offer:
• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision coverage
• Life Insurance
• 401(K) Saving Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Company Holidays
• Paid Time Off to Volunteer in the Community
• Employee Discount Program
Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are a drug free, EEO employer committed to a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, disability, education, political affiliation or veteran status