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NAA has a collection of articles - 418 as of this writing - on circulation issues, ideas and best practices? NAA is a great organization, and their recent web redesign has done a lot to make the site more aesthetically pleasing and navigable. It still is somewhat difficult to find what you're looking for, but it isn't just a circulation-centered site. There's a lot of good stuff in there, and it's there for the taking.

Check out one of the 418 (and counting) circulation articles in the NAA database.

Latest Job Postings


Circulation Sales Development Manager

Posted on 03/03/10

Contact Name: None specified

Description:
Dow Jones & Co is currently seeking Circulation Sales Development Managers to join the Circulation department in major market cities, including NY, CA, FL, MA and DC. The Circulation department manages the delivery, distribution and circulation sales growth strategies for The Wall Street Journal, Barron's and the New York Post.

The Major Market Sales Development Manager will utilize metrics and analytics in the development of sales growth strategy and implementation with a focus on key single copy markets. The successful candidate will manage wholesaler relationships and is a hands-on position responsible for collecting and manipulating data, interpreting metrics and making recommendations on sales growth strategy within major markets. Specific weekly metrics include the number of dealers and growth in dealer base, sell outs and availability. Will interface across classes of trade, including wholesalers and retailers, and conduct wholesaler audits. Working in conjunction with Circulation Managers, will make recommendations on single-copy sales and implement strategies with wholesalers and vendors.

Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree strongly desired; MBA preferred.
Prior experience managing perishable products to retail-level preferred.
Must be expert user in Excel and Access.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high demand environment.
Excellent analytical, organizational, planning and solution-oriented skills.
Proven success utilizing analytical ability to affect change within a sales initiative.

For additional information, and to apply, please visit https://newscorp.taleo.net/careersection/djexternal/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=000100212. EOE

Salary Range: Commensurate with experience

Contact E-Mail: heather.lanyi@dowjones.com
Web Address: www.dowjones.com

Mailing Address:
NY,
NY, NY 10011

Phone: None specified
Fax: None specified



Circulation Sales Manager

Posted on 02/23/10

Contact Name: Jody Poe

Description:
The Post Bulletin, a 45,000-circulation afternoon daily serving the Rochester, MN area, is seeking a proven sales leader to head up the home delivery sales, kiosk and telemarketing efforts of this extremely successful, privately owned newspaper. This is a new position and will be part of the executive team. Visit our web site at www.postbulletin.com to learn more about the company, the paper and the community. The ideal candidate will be a high-energy self-starter with superb sales and interpersonal skills. We are seeking only those candidates who can envision, create and execute successful sales campaigns, while building strong relationships with vendors and retailers. The Circulation Sales Manager will be charged with bringing the contracted kiosk sales effort in house. You will need to recruit, hire, train and manage the kiosk sales program while overseeing the telemarketing team and working directly with District Managers and carriers to increase sales and grow market share. Success in this position requires a person who is driven, can lead by example, someone who is hands on and able to excel in a fast paced environment. You will live and work in the desirable community of Rochester, Minnesota, which was recently named one of Money Magazine’s Best Small Cities, “merging a cosmopolitan atmosphere with Midwestern hospitality.” Rochester offers the best schools in the state, a healthy, vibrant and diverse economy including Mayo Clinic and IBM, a strong arts and culture scene and steady but managed growth. Check out the area at www.rochester.mn.com. The Post Bulletin offers a competitive salary, bonus, benefits package (including medical, dental, Rx), profit sharing plan, and a unique work environment. If you have interest, please e-mail your resume and cover letter to jpoe@mediarecruiters.com. If your background and experience match the requirements of the position, we’ll be in touch with you to begin the interviewing process. Jody Poe, Media Recruiters, Truckee LLC. 530.550.1186.

Salary Range: Commensurate with experience

Contact E-Mail: jpoe@mediarecruiters.com
Web Address: www.mediarecruiters.com

Mailing Address:
16241 Edinburgh Dr,
Truckee, CA 96161

Phone: (530) 550-1186
Fax: None specified



Circulation Manager

Posted on 02/11/10

Contact Name: None specified

Description:
Dow Jones & Company is currently seeking a Circulation Manager (Delivery Field Manager) to manage the distribution of company publications, including The Wall Street Journal, Barron's and New York Post, as well as locally contracted print partnerships in the Southern Florida market. The majority of time will be spent in the Miami and Fort Lauderdale area, but may be expected to travel throughout the Southern Florida region.

The Manager will hold direct responsibility for the management and success of third party delivery contractors including local newspapers and independent contractor groups. This role requires the ability to work as part of a national team responsible for the delivery component of the supply chain ensuring that it operates efficiently and effectively. Working with contractors, wholesalers and distributors, the Delivery Field Manager will be expected to increase circulation within the assigned region, including single-copy sales. This position reports to the Circulation Market Manager and will work out of a home office.

Qualifications:
• Minimum of five years of experience in a delivery/distribution operations environment
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent desired.
• Prior experience working for both a national and a local publication preferred.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills are a must.
• Must understand newspaper delivery/distribution networks and models, operations and logistics.
• Must be results-oriented, able to think creatively, and self driven to achieve continuous improvement.
• Must be a self-starter and have the ability to work in collaboration with immediate and cross functional peers both internally and externally
For consideration, please apply directly to https://newscorp.taleo.net/careersection/djexternal/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=000100238
EOE
Dow Jones & Company is a News Corporation company (NYSE: NWS, NWS.A; ASX: NWS, NWSLV). Dow Jones is a leading provider of global business news and information services. A leader in news and business information world-wide, Dow Jones is newswires, Web sites, newspapers, newsletters, databases, magazines, radio and television. Our publications, including The Wall Street Journal, inform the discussions and decisions of the world. Our indexes gauge markets while our databases make the business world more transparent. We develop technology to transform information into insight. From 58 countries and in a dozen languages, we inspire audiences with authoritative, differentiated and trusted content.

Salary Range: Commensurate with experience

Contact E-Mail: heather.lanyi@dowjones.com
Web Address: www.dowjones.com

Mailing Address:
TBD,
Miami, FL 33122

Phone: None specified
Fax: None specified



Home Delivery Advisor

Posted on 02/10/10

Contact Name: None specified

Description:
The Bulletin, in Bend, Oregon is seeking a Home Delivery Advisor to manage an area of adult independent contractors doing home delivery. We need someone to ensure superior customer service and willing to assist in Circulation growth. Must be a self-starter and requires early a.m. hours. Organization, management, and communication skills are a must.

Benefits include: medical/dental/life/401K/cafeteria plan.

If interested, please send a resume to:
A. Sears
Home Delivery Manager
The Bulletin
P.O. Box 6020
Bend, OR 97708

No phone calls please.

Salary Range: Less than $30k

Contact E-Mail: asears@bendbulletin.com
Web Address: None specified

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 6020,
Bend, OR 97708

Phone: None specified
Fax: None specified



Single Copy Manager

Posted on 02/09/10

Contact Name: None specified

Description:
The Bulletin, in Bend, Oregon is seeking a hands on experienced circulator who can help us meet and beat our s.c. goals.
We desire someone who is equally comfortable in dealing with I.C. folks as they are with management. Our ideal candidate will be willing to spend time in the field to insure basic s.c. practices are occurring, from prominent positioning to strengthening our rapport with our news dealers. Having PBS and/or Bellatrix experience is a plus.

This position is a management position that works closely with our Circulation team and is a salaried position. We also provide the opportunity for advancement for the candidate who produces results.
In addition to having a stable work environment within a family culture, we also have available above average benefits including 401K, cafeteria plan and both medical/life insurance coverage.

This is not an entry level position and requires someone who can hit the ground running. If this sounds like you, please send your resume to K. Foutz
Corp. C.D. & Ops Director, Western Communications, Inc. PO Box 6020
Bend, OR 97708-6020

No phone calls please.

Salary Range: $30k - $40k

Contact E-Mail: kfoutz@bendbulletin.com
Web Address: None specified

Mailing Address:
1777 SW Chandler Ave,
Bend, OR 97702

Phone: None specified
Fax: None specified