Distribution Manager

JOIN OUR TEAM AS A DISTRIBUTION MANAGER
At The Free Press, we take pride in delivering quality newspapers to our community. We’re
looking for a dedicated Audience Development Director to lead the transportation and
distribution of our publications throughout the market region. This role is crucial in making sure
our products reach subscribers promptly and reliably, supporting the heart of our business.

About the Role

The Distribution Manager plans and conducts operations and sales as well as organize,
advise and coordinate all home delivery activities. This encompasses all products
distributed by The Free Press. It includes development and direction of all sales, field
and support personnel. Responsible for the sales motivation and direction of customer
service. The position is responsible for statistical reporting, working with publisher/regional
audience development director on staffing, revenue and budget volumes and expenses.

Key Responsibilities
• Maximizing subscriber retention through solid communication with contractors, district managers, staff and customers.
• Managing home/mail delivery expenses through budgeting, planning and cost controls.
• Responsible for developing delivery force to achieve superior customer service and delivery.
• Responsible for growing circulations volumes and maximizing revenue for the department.
• Responsible for developing customer service staff to achieve sales and service goals.
• Conduct regular staff sales and communication meetings.
• Track personnel, revenue and expenses of each area. Maintain profitability and sales through proper analysis.
• Maintain and grow other revenue streams of alternate products and assure delivery service is accomplished.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties upon the request of the individual’s immediate supervisor.

Other Requirements and Qualifications:  

Required to have a valid drivers licence, a clean driving record, reliable transportation and be able to
provide proof of insurance. Required routinely to lift weights of 50 pounds. Able to work in adverse
weather conditions. Must be able to deliver a down route. Must be generally able to climb stairs
and move quickly to visit or collect single copy locations or to move to a basement in the event of
an emergency. College degree and/or equivalent field experience, effective communication skills,
sales skills, excellent computer skills and able to work early morning hours, weekends and holidays.

Ready to Apply?

If you’re excited by the prospect of managing a vital part of our distribution network and growing
with us, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your application and join us in delivering quality
news to our community every day. Please send resume to: Josh Cohen at josh.cohen@indianamediagroup.com
418 S 2nd Street • Mankato, MN 56001 • www.mankatofreepress.com

Pay Range: $55,000 - $60,000 per year

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