Regional Business Development Executive

About the Company: The Business Observer is the leading source of business news and information on the Gulf Coast of Florida. We deliver timely and insightful content through various platforms, including digital, print, and events from Tampa to Naples.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced sales person to join our team.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving advertising revenue by developing and

executing innovative advertising campaigns that align with our brand and resonate with our

audience.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with advertising agencies and clients.
• Create and present compelling advertising proposals and campaigns.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure advertising campaigns are executed flawlessly.
• Monitor and analyze advertising performance metrics to optimize campaign effectiveness.
• Stay informed about industry trends and the competitive landscape to identify new opportunities.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of consultative sales experience in any industry.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding revenue targets.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Professional development opportunities.

How to Apply: Please submit your resume to Penny Nowicki

The Observer Media Group is a family-owned and operated multimedia company based in Sarasota, Florida. The company publishes 10 newspapers throughout Florida, two quarterly lifestyle magazines and six websites. Altogether, our newspapers and websites reach more than 400,000 readers each week. And we are GROWING!

While our print papers are weekly, we are a daily news operation, posting breaking news and features on our website, YourObserver.com. We consistently win the Florida Press Association's award for general excellence, and we have been named the best newspaper in North America by the Local Media Association three times. In everything we do, we strive for excellence.