Marketing Specialist
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Are you passionate about building connections and helping local businesses grow? The Ottumwa Courier is seeking a dynamic Marketing Specialist to join our close-knit team and make a real impact in southeast Iowa!

Why You Should Join Us:

• Earning Potential: We offer a base salary with uncapped commission potential. Top performers can earn over $45,000 per year – with no ceiling! During your first three months, you'll receive a guaranteed commission payout based on hitting 100% of your sales goals as you go through our onboarding and training program.

• Flexibility: This is a full-time role, but we believe in getting out into the community! You won't be tied to a desk. Instead, you'll be out meeting with local businesses and organizations to help them develop custom marketing strategies.

• Career Growth: This is a high-impact position within our operation, with opportunities to advance both locally and across the 20+ states where our company operates newspapers.

• Collaborative Culture: The Ottumwa Courier has been a leader in news and marketing for over 175 years. You'll work with a team that values collaboration, including close ties with our sister paper, the Oskaloosa Herald. We offer much more than just print – from digital marketing on our website to social media and beyond, we're a leader in local advertising solutions.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Must be 18 years or older
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license
• Ability to operate basic computer functions like word processing
• Willingness to engage with people, listen, and understand their needs
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Strong time management skills to juggle tasks and meet deadlines
• Prior sales experience is a plus but not required

What You'll Do:

• Meet with local businesses to develop innovative print and digital marketing strategies
• Manage a roster of established accounts while prospecting for new clients
• Play an integral role in maintaining our presence as a trusted media company in the Ottumwa and southeast Iowa community

Benefits:

• Uncapped earning potential
• Paid time off
• Cell phone reimbursement and mileage paid for work travel
• Ongoing training and development with opportunities to advance locally and across the company

Apply Today!Ready to make an impact in your community while growing your career? Email your cover letter and resume to Kyle Ocker at ...@ottumwacourier.com.

The Ottumwa Courier is an Equal Opportunity Employer and part of CNHI, LLC.

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