Home Delivery Manager

  • Full-time

Company Description

The Star Tribune Media Company is the upper Midwest’s largest source of news and information, delivering more of what matters to Minnesota all day, every day.  In the 16th-largest U.S. market Star Tribune reaches more consumers than any other media brand, with the country’s 5th-largest Sunday newspaper, the most-visited local website, numerous mobile and tablet apps, and a portfolio of print and digital products. In 2013 the company was recognized with two Pulitzer Prizes as well as the Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce “Best in Business” award. 

Job Description

Directs all home delivery distribution activities of Star Tribune, alternate publications and publications to the non-subscribing households. Reviews circulation volume performance and service metrics with independent contractor agents through regular on-going communication. Works with independent contractor agents to identify potential problems in their agency and supports agents’ development of weekly plans to overcome them. Continually builds a network of potential distributors.

Qualifications

• Requires a minimum of 5+ years related work experience; Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work related experience.

• Demonstrated experience working with independent contractors in a newspaper distribution operation that is able to drive results.

• Demonstrated leadership, influencing and negotiation skills.

• Excellent communication, collaborative and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple independent contractor agents to gather information to ensure collective problem solving.

• Excellent time management skills and demonstrated experience in proactively managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

• Strong organizational, problem solving and contingency planning skills. Must be detail oriented.  

• Must be self-motivated and able to work under minimal supervision. 

Reposted:  February 16, 2015

EOE


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