Director of Sponsor Relations

Grice Connect is searching for a talented and experienced individual to fill a full-time role cultivating relationships with our sponsors and organizations in the city of Statesboro and Bulloch County, Georgia. 

The successful candidate will:

• Develop and manage revenue-producing relationship with clients and agencies;
• Prospect for new business using sales funnel techniques;
• Analyze client marketing goals and develop needs-based solutions to achieve them;
• Manage and take responsibility for the schedule of deliverables and campaigns of each client, being primary point of contact and managing all customer care and service;
• Oversee campaign execution and analysis;
• Work collaboratively with internal partners to drive revenue;
• Use web analytics tools to understand sales opportunities and statistics required for sales presentations;
• Work cohesively with other Village Media staff both locally based and across the network.

Minimum qualifications for the position include:

• Proven track record of sales success in a local media setting
• A minimum of two years of media sales, account management or buying experience
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team
• Excellent presentation skills
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Integrity
• Hard-working, relationship-builder with a winning attitude
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Proficient with Gmail, Google Docs, Google Sheets, and other Google applications
• Some travel may be necessary
• A valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle and a good driving record are required
• The successful candidate must live in or near the city of Statesboro and Bulloch County, Georgia. 

This position frequently requires the successful candidate to meet and engage with clients at their place of business. Generally, hours of work are Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm but there is sometimes a need to work in the evenings and on weekends in special circumstances.

If this is you, please apply! We want a cover letter, resume and relevant samples of your work. Please apply to careers@griceconnect.com.

About Grice Connect 

We are local, independent, trusted, and connected. Founded in 2019, Grice Connect is committed to providing an unparalleled hyper-local news product to the people of the Bulloch community. We provide thoughtfully researched articles for a more informed and connected community. We take care of our readers through credible, community-based, public-service journalism.

Grice Connect is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion among our staff, volunteers, programs, and partners. We encourage applicants of diverse abilities, backgrounds, and life experiences to apply. If you require accommodations during the selection process, please contact hr@griceconnect.com.