Careers

We are seeking a smart, driven, and energetic individual looking for a career in media sales. The media industry is in an exciting state of change and Westword is growing exponentially. As such, we need a highly ambitious sales person with a desire to exceed sales goals and grow with us. We pride ourselves on leading the industry in ad performance, technology and, most of all, customer results.

This person will be responsible for growing advertising revenues through the consultative sale of both print and digital solutions including newspaper, specialty publications, digital display, SEO, PPC, paid media, social media, mobile, programmatic, IP targeting, e-mail, mobile advertising, website development and local services with a primary responsibility of acquiring new clients. We continue to launch new products and initiatives so opportunities abound.
We offer a competitive salary with uncapped commissions, additional bonus incentives and career growth opportunities. You can expect to make between $50K - $70K your first year.

We also offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, paid time off, company paid holidays and a 401(k). Candidates must have personal transportation and must pass a background check.

Qualifications:
A proven track record in sales
Highly motivated and results-oriented
Ability to self-generate leads
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong problem solving and decision making abilities
Strong customer service skills
Ability to operate within a fast-paced environment
Entrepreneurial spirit
Digital, Radio, Cable, Print, or Media advertising sales experience a plus.

Interested candidates please send your resume to: hiring@westword.com


We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity in the workplace.

Are you seeking a fast-paced, high-activity sales position? Are you a hunter who's ready to close big business in a competitive environment? We are looking for an energetic, self-motivated individual who will drive digital sales. By creating successful campaigns for clients, the Digital Sales Executive ensures growth within the business and retains clients for future campaigns.

This position is one of the most vital in the company, and we pride ourselves on leading the industry in ad performance, technology and, most of all, customer results. Our portfolio of solutions includes digital products that are designed to get results such as SEO, PPC, Paid Media, Display Advertising, Social Media, Programmatic, Retargeting, IP Targeting, E-mail, Mobile Advertising, Web Design, Content Production and more.

The Digital Sales Executive plays an important role in our business by meeting quick deadlines, keeping a full pipeline, managing sales activity, and communicating regularly with upper management. Attention to detail, staying informed of digital advertising best practices, and having a passion for all things digital are critical aspects of the position.
The Digital Sales Executive will:
• Prospect digital advertisers and aggressively pursue and close new business
• Possess a Hunter Mentality. This position is not about managing a book of business, it is about identifying opportunities and closing new sales.
• Provide strategic advice and help small to mid-size businesses get the best ROI on their advertising investment by working closely with them in a consultative role.
• Acquire an intimate knowledge of our capabilities, specifically within our programmatic platforms, Paid Media and SEO.
• Be able to interpret market-analytics data and convey campaign wins to clients in order to retain clients and grow existing clients' monthly investments.


Qualifications
• Minimum 5 years experience in digital media sales, media sales, or consultative B2B sales with small to medium size businesses (required)
• Proven prospecting and new business development skills - a true Hunter's mentality.
• Excellent interpersonal skills - a dynamic, strong, relationship builder.
• Proven ability to meet and exceed sales goals
• Passion, desire and motivation to sell digital products.
• Strong work ethic with the ability to work under pressure, organize and prioritize responsibilities
• Has demonstrative relationships with business owners, marketing directors, networking groups, and the community.

Additional Information

We Provide:
• A portfolio of solutions for every clients needs with precision targeting
• A fun and exciting work environment
• Base salary + Commission + Bonus opportunities with a 1st year potential of $60K - $80K
• Unlimited earning potential
• Ongoing Sales Training
• A career path in sales and management
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance and 401(k)

If this sounds like a good fit, please email your resume and cover letter to us at hiring@westword.com

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity in the workplace.

Street Team is Hiring!

Become a part of Westword's Street Team.

We are seeking energetic, outgoing, dependable individuals to represent Westword and
other dynamic, local companies.

Send us your resume today to: heyward.manning@westword.com

Who You Are: You're digitally savvy, hyper-organized, eager and energetic. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and you're passionate about digital marketing and analytics. You have "it" -- no, not the Stephen King novel. "It," that hard-to-define quality that makes you stand out. The thing inside you that keeps you hungry and driven to succeed wherever you go. It.

Who We Are: V Digital Services is one of the fastest-growing digital marketing agencies in the country, specializing in Organic SEO, Local SEO, Paid Media/SEM, Social Media, and Web Development. Our team of digital strategists work with small, mid-sized, and enterprise-level businesses across every industry to help them reach more customers and grow.

The Role: The Digital Marketing Client Success Manager role will drive the success of our clients and sales team, handling complex, high-touch campaigns in respect to SEO, SEM, Social Media, Programmatic, and Web Development. As the centralized point of contact for both the client and internal team members, the Client Success Manager is directly responsible for the relationship, project management, campaign performance and overall success of the client. It is their objective to provide exceptional customer service, a high level of communication, build strong client relationships, and deliver a quality product that retains the client on a monthly basis.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Act as the face of the agency to all clients and as the client advocate to internal team members
• Effectively manage multi-channel strategies and products for high-spending clients that are results / ROI driven
• Set and hit client targets for both traffic and ROI through in-depth campaign strategy
• Project manage all campaign tasking, timeline and budgets for all campaigns
• Serve as a thought leader and client advocate for all active campaigns
• Utilize data to effectively report back to the client on performance with strong storytelling skills
Requirements
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
• Self-motivated, self-starter and ability to independently execute with minimal supervision in a fast-paced agency environment with rapidly changing priorities
• Superb organization and time management skills with strong attention to detail
• Deadline driven attitude that ensures due dates are met 100% of the time
• Experience working professionally with Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Google Ads, Facebook Business Manager, Wordpress and Ecommerce Platforms a plus
• Previous agency experience a plus

Why Us?: Besides the competitive salary and benefits packages, V Digital Services is truly a family. We hire the best and brightest--our people are smart, driven, and passionate. We learn from each other, we respect each other, we push each other and we get better because of each other. We put our people first. This is a place where you will be welcomed, challenged respectfully, and will ultimately learn more here than you've learned at any previous job you've had before.

Let's grow together.

https://www.vdigitalservices.com
Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
Schedule:
• Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
• Bonus pay

Interested candidates please send your resume to: tara.sharp@vdigitalservices.com

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity in the workplace.

Drivers


Looking for a fun side hustle?
Westword Route Drivers wanted.
Earn extra money on Wednesdays
and deliver Westword to your favorite part of town.
Reliable vehicle, proof of insurance & clean / current MVR is required.
Please email your contact info to circulation-hiring@westword.com
or call 303-293-3590.