Swimming World Hiring New Circulation and Sales Force

Sports Publications International is the parent corporation of Swimming World Magazine, SwimmingWorld.com, Swimming World Biweekly, and Swimming Technique Magazine. Publishing is the core business of Sports Publications International and the staff prides itself on being the world’s leading independent resource for swimming news. The corporation is looking to hire key personnel to assist with the operation of its growing business. Both positions are full-time positions based in Phoenix, Arizona.

ADVERTISING SALES REPRESENTATIVE

This is a full-time, salary + commission based sales position in Phoenix, Arizona

Sales

Sell display and fractional ads in print and digital publications
Sell banner, block, skyscraper, buttons and links on digital platforms
Sell sponsorship, commercials, bugs and signage on video platforms
Formulate proposals to existing and potential advertisers
Contact existing and potential advertisers to propose or renew advertising schedules
Create, submit, and file all advertising contracts successfully closed or overseen
Enter all signed contracts online and fax copy to Advertising Coordinator

Servicing Contracts

Maintain, organize and oversee ad submissions and placements
Oversee e-mail advertising and mass e-mail advertising distributions
Upload, proof, and maintain online ads and sponsorships

Goals

Develop monthly, quarterly and annual sales goals
Evaluate annual goals and results, and identify and establish new goals.
Submit a sales prospect list for advertising every six weeks

Internal Communication

Maintain a weekly reporting system for all sales calls
Maintain admin run sheets online on a regular basis
Submit run sheets to advertising controller and webmaster on a monthly basis
Proof ads that appear in magazine on a monthly basis
Assist Advertising Coordinator in acquiring artwork or billing collection when necessary

Marketing

Visit clients, attend clinics and events as needed
Assist with the development and execution of an annual marketing plan/program for the company
Evaluate all media kit information and make recommendations for revisions
In charge of regular communication with advertisers including newsletters, follow-ups and coordination of all material

Position Available June 1^st, 2016

Contact: HumanResources@SwimmingWorld.com

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CIRCULATION MANAGER

This is a full-time position based in Phoenix, Arizona with concentration on circulation management, clinic, team and event sales

Database Management:

Maintain circulation database as it relates to names, shipping addresses, e-mail addresses, billing addresses, expiration dates, mailing lists, comp lists, and new subscriber campaigns and renewals efforts
Mine data from company e-mail database, third party e-mails, swimshop orders, and mailing lists to launch new subscriber campaigns
Generate regular reports as it relates to print runs, drop-shipment orders, deferred income reports, new subscriber and renewal reports

Circulation Sales

Increase individual subscriptions of print, total access and mobile delivery sales
Increase renewal rate
Increase gift and trial subscriptions
Responsible for making sure all aspects of partnership agreement have been activated by both parties, including but not limited to website links

Circulation Marketing

Development and execution of an annual circulation marketing plan
Develop a circulation marketing program that takes place at conferences and clinics
Oversee communication with Team Partners including information packets, follow-ups and coordination of all promotional material
Assist in the development of a team/coach communication piece e-mailed quarterly
Assist in Maintaining Master Drop Ship List of Teams & Events
Assist in the revisions of media kit items as it relates to circulation
Assist with the evaluation of all marketing goals and objectives
Assist in the development and tracking of all demographical and subscriber/visitor information that is collected, helping Sports Publications in its efforts to become the resource for demographical information within the swimming community
Assist in the development, execution and evaluation of all circulation programs as they relate to SwimmingWorld.com
Assist in the maintenance and updating of all copy within SwimmingWorld.com as related to subscription sales, marketing programs and initiatives

Other Information

Work with SwimShop to put special subscription offers in product orders
Submit Weekly/Monthly reports directly to the company CEO
Maintain flexible working hours during normal work weeks approved by CEO
Opportunity to attend events as circulation manager and/or streaming events

Position Available July 2016

Contact: HumanResources@SwimmingWorld.com

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