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This role is first and foremost a&nbsp;people leader—responsible for building a culture of accountability, performance, and continuous growth while empowering the team to deliver&nbsp;<strong>integrated, full-funnel marketing solutions</strong>&nbsp;that achieve measurable results for clients.&nbsp;</p><p>The Director will coach and mentor sellers at all levels, actively developing talent, strengthening sales capabilities, and creating clear paths for individual and team success. Through strong leadership, hands-on coaching, and performance management, this role ensures consistent execution, pipeline health, and achievement of ambitious revenue goals.&nbsp;</p><p>In addition to team leadership, this role oversees&nbsp;<strong>sales operations for the magazines, including forecasting, pipeline management, inventory optimization, and ad layout coordination</strong>, ensuring alignment between revenue strategy and execution. This leader will balance&nbsp;<strong>advertising demand with editorial integrity and production timelines</strong>&nbsp;to deliver a premium final product.&nbsp;</p><p>The Director will also champion&nbsp;<strong>event sponsorships and experiential marketing programs</strong>, guiding the team in connecting brands with Austin’s most engaged audiences through signature events and custom activations. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, operational discipline, and a consultative sales mindset, with the ability to package&nbsp;<strong>holistic solutions across Hearst’s full suite of offerings</strong>.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Why Hearst Newspapers?</strong>&nbsp;</p><p>Our people make&nbsp;the&nbsp;difference. Our team is filled with passionate individuals who want to win. We offer an upbeat and collaborative environment where challenging the norm is encouraged, along with opportunities to grow and advance.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Leverage Advanced AI for Maximum Efficiency and Earnings</strong>&nbsp;</p><p>Our state-of-the-art AI tools, including ChatGPT Enterprise and Gong.io, streamline your&nbsp;workflow—helping you close deals faster and manage your pipeline more effectively.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Exclusive Partnership with OpenAI</strong>&nbsp;</p><p>Through our strategic partnership with OpenAI, we provide unparalleled access to the latest advancements in AI&nbsp;technology—giving you a competitive edge in the market.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Personalized AI Tutors for Seamless Onboarding</strong>&nbsp;</p><p>Our AI-driven mentors provide instant, tailored support so you can ramp quickly and succeed faster.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>What will you do?</strong>&nbsp;</p><ul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><li><strong>Lead, inspire, and manage a high-performing advertising sales team</strong>&nbsp;focused on driving revenue across&nbsp;<strong>print, digital, social, branded content, and event sponsorships</strong>&nbsp;through integrated, client-focused solutions&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Build a culture of accountability, urgency, and high performance</strong>, setting clear expectations and consistently raising the bar on results&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Drive consistent achievement of sales goals</strong>&nbsp;through disciplined execution, clear KPI tracking, and proactive performance management&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Actively coach team members on consultative selling, account growth, and closing strategies</strong>, helping them build and convert robust pipelines&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Conduct regular 1:1s, pipeline reviews, and in-field coaching sessions</strong>&nbsp;to reinforce best practices, remove obstacles, and accelerate deal velocity&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Develop employee growth to elevate performance and retention</strong>, identifying top talent and creating clear paths for advancement&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Lead structured, high-impact sales meetings</strong>&nbsp;focused on strategy, accountability, skill development, and team motivation&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Drive multi-platform revenue growth through team leadership</strong>, empowering sellers to package and sell across all channels&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Own and scale event &amp; 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dependent care reimbursement&nbsp;</li><li>Mental wellness support&nbsp;</li><li>Inclusive healthcare benefits&nbsp;</li><li>Pet wellness reimbursement&nbsp;</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>About Hearst Newspapers</strong> :</p><p>With 2,500 employees across the nation, HNP represents a network of daily and weekly publications, digital platforms, and marketing services businesses. We are investing in innovative ways to grow audiences, evolve platforms, and deliver impactful storytelling that helps millions of people make decisions and&nbsp;take action.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Be a part of something bigger—Your Headline Awaits.</strong>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>#LI-JM1</p></div></div>",
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