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Division Manager, Home Delivery/Single Copy

Employer
The Washington Post
Location
Washington, DC
Closing date
Jul 24, 2022

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Industry
Delivery and Transportation
Function
Management, Program Manager
Hours
Full Time
Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)
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Job Details

Job Description

The Washington Post is hiring a Home Delivery Division Manager in our Customer Care and Logistics department. The position will report to the Director of Operations and Administration and will be responsible for all home delivery and single copy distribution in the division.

We are interested in reviewing applicants whose management background and experience demonstrates a successful record in coaching, evaluating performance and creating an atmosphere where positive motivation and success thrives. Candidate with 7 to 10 years of circulation management experience are preferred.

Motivation
  • You are highly organized and excel in time management.
  • You are energized by finding solutions that create value for the customer and drive profitability for the business.
  • You can focus on long term solutions while achieving short term goals.
  • You are innovative and focused on finding the right solutions for our customers
  • You build and leverage relationships internally and externally to achieve results


Responsibilities
  • Direct a team of Zone Managers and independent newspaper distributors to achieve customer service goals.
  • Facilitate a culture that is focused on customer service and profitability
  • Set employee and independent contractor sales and service objectives.
  • Coach, mentor and challenge employees and independent contractors to improve individual skill sets that will facilitate improved customer service.
  • Ensure that all customer issues are resolved in a timely manner.
  • Analyze statistics and sales data, predict trends and make performance-based decisions based on available data.
  • Challenge existing programs, processes and structures and champion appropriate change measures that enhance customer service and profitability


Qualifications
  • 5+ years of circulation/distribution management experience.
  • Working knowledge of Independent Agent Distribution System.
  • An established track record of producing business results.
  • Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Powerpoint).
  • Strong presentation and writing skills.
  • A collaborative spirit and ability to build strong partnerships across teams both internal and external.


The Post strives to provide its readers with high-quality, trustworthy news and information while constantly innovating. That mission is best served by a diverse, multi-generational workforce with varied life experiences and perspectives. All cultures and backgrounds are welcomed.

The innovation doesn't end in the Newsroom - dozens of teams power The Washington Post. We are now hiring the next innovator - how will you Impact Tomorrow?

#washpostlife

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