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Zone Manager

Employer
The Washington Post
Location
Washington, DC
Closing date
Jun 2, 2019

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Industry
Media / Journalism / Advertising
Function
Management
Hours
Full Time
Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)
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Job Details

Application Instructions

Please list all professional experience and explain any gaps in employment history.

Job Description

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Requirements include:
  • Knowledge of independent agent concept and all facets of circulation;
  • Previous management experience highly desirable;
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to diffuse problem situations;
  • Ability to work in a team setting and resolve issues effectively;
  • Ability to motivate independent agents to meet contract requirements and to achieve sales, merchandising and service objectives; highly motivated and sales oriented;
  • Excellent organizational ability and ability to handle multiple demands in a fast-paced environment;
  • Good verbal and written skills;
  • Ability to develop and maintain relationships and manage people and tasks effectively;
  • Some proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) strongly preferred.


Responsibilities include:
  • Contracting and orienting independent agents to newspaper distribution business;
  • Managing the contract results of independent agents within an assigned geographic area;
  • Evaluating and monitoring performance results within the contract guidelines; recommending process improvement; giving feedback and guidance;
  • Resolving customer complaints and maintaining excellent customer relations;
  • Ensuring that penetration and service objectives are met;
  • Coaching, motivating and providing direction to independent agents;
  • Overseeing day-to-day operational requirements including revenue and expense decisions.


DAYS & HOURS: Flexible

NOTE: All of the essential functions of this position are not necessarily described on this posting.

Company

Thank you for your interest in a career with The Washington Post. We invite you to review all of our open positions to find the one that's right for you. We look forward to receiving your resume!


Since it first began publication more than 130 years ago, The Washington Post has grown into one of the most storied and respected news organizations in the world. A subsidiary of The Washington Post Company, today's Post is the indispensable guide to Washington. In print, we enjoy the highest penetration of any major metropolitan newspaper in the United States. On the web, we have the third largest news website with 17 million unique visitors each month, and have recently launched a celebrated news app for the iPad. We serve Washington in all media, on any platform, including paid products, events, and tailored content.

More broadly, The Washington Post Company delivers quality products to today's students, readers and viewers. What unites our company is the immediacy of our products and services, created by teachers and tutors at Kaplan; reporters and editors at our media properties; and associates at Cable ONE.
Washington Post Media views its employees as its most valuable asset and provides a comprehensive benefits package to promote healthy and balanced lives at work and at home. We offer competitive salaries, opportunities for training and career advancement and an outstanding, progressive benefits package including:
Health and dental benefits
Flexible healthcare and dependent care spending accounts
401(k) and company-funded cash balance plan
Life and disability insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Adoption assistance
Domestic partner benefits
Employee assistance program
Employee referral program
 

Company info
Website
Location
1301 K Street, N.W.
 Washington
DC
20036
US
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