Community Outreach Manager
Community Outreach Manager at Chinook Book
Job Posted:
Jan 28, 2012
Company
Chinook Book
1319 Dexter Ave N, Suite 150 Seattle, WA 98109
Web:
Chinook Book
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Contact
E-mail:
seajobs@chinookbook.net
Job Description
At Chinook Book we believe a vibrant local economy happens when good people connect to good businesses. Chinook Book print and mobile coupon books make buying local easy and fun, and help people act on their values. We are seeking a dynamic person to fill the role of Community Outreach Manager in our Seattle office.
The Community Outreach Manager works with local schools, non-profit organizations and merchants to help them raise money by selling Chinook Book. Would friends and co-workers describe you as motivated, super organized and out going? Do you love working with purpose-driven people and helping them reach their goals through your ideas? If so, this position may be for you. Make a difference in your community at Chinook Book.
Main Duties:
- Responsible for all functions of sales and promotions management for Chinook Book sales through local schools and non-profit organizations, including designing and implementing an overall circulation sales and promotions strategy and achieving circulation sales goals;
- Optimize existing relationships with schools and non-profits and generate new relationships to support overall growth of Chinook Book in the fundraising sales channel;
- Develop strategic partnerships to promote sales and general awareness of Chinook Book, including participation at school district and community-wide events;
- Prospect, establish and manage merchant account relationships and sell coupon placements;
- Maintain accurate sales forecasting and account management using tracking tools;
- Collaborate with Seattle Market Director and Community Outreach Managers in other markets to develop cross-market strategies;
- Perform various administrative duties, such as using sales tracking tools, invoicing, answering telephones, creating documents, handling mailings and book deliveries;
- Demonstrate knowledge and enthusiasm for promoting local and sustainable businesses.
Requirements and Skills:
- Exceptional relationship-building skills and ability to deliver high-quality service to a range of partners;
- Self-motivated, collaborative, solution-oriented, outgoing, positive, respectful personality;
- Proven success setting and achieving sales goals;
- BA or BS degree required;
- Exceptional organizational skills;
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written;
- Comfortable developing relationships over the phone and face-to-face in a fast-paced environment;
- Experience using Word, Excel and Google docs;
- Experience with Salesforce or other CRM or database system;
- Demonstrated interest in sustainability issues;
- Willing to work occasional evenings and weekends to staff events;
- Ability to lift 30-lb boxes of books;
- Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle (mileage reimbursement provided).
This is a full-time, salaried position. Celilo Group Media (publisher of Chinook Book) offers a competitive benefits package including health (medical, dental, complementary care), retirement and paid time off. Please email letter of interest and salary requirements to seajobs@chinookbook.net.
Application
Submit To:
seajobs@chinookbook.net
Listing Expires:
Feb 25, 2012
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