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DIGITAL MARKETING SALES REPRESENTATIVE   

We are looking for an energetic Sales Representative to help expand our digital marketing footprint in Des Moines. A self-starter to focus sales efforts on digital marketing services, especially PPC/SEM management, targeted display, and direct response marketing.

While we will provide leads to you that we generate through our website and marketing campaigns, you will need to be aggressive and proactive in generating your own leads through prospecting, cold outreach, networking, events, and prior relationships.

Responsibilities:

  • PPC/SEM management, targeted display and direct response marketing
  • Discuss initial client needs, prepare proposals and deliver presentations
  • Understand client’s pain points and eloquently describe our digital marketing solutions and how they will meet client’s goals
  • Always maintain a warm and friendly etiquette with clients, build a relationship with them and win them over
  • Stay up to date with the latest digital marketing trends
  • Log all lead activity, deals and status in our CRM

Requirements:

  • Experience selling is a big plus
  • Understanding of digital marketing concepts including PPC, SEM, SEO, social media marketing, display advertising, retargeting etc.
  • Experience with CRMs
  • Ability to easily build a rapport with prospects
  • Ability to listen to clients, understand their situation and come up with creative solutions to address their needs

Send your résumé and cover letter to Stephanie Heide at sheide@desmoinesmediagroup.com.


MEDIA ADVISOR

The Des Moines Media Group is adding a Media Advisor to our team! The right person will enjoy making connections with business owners, discovering their needs, and developing custom marketing solutions for their business. In this position, you will have the flexibility to manage your own time and the ability to grow your income because of your efforts.

The Des Moines area is experiencing explosive growth, and we need enthusiastic and persistent salespeople to find, sell, and service new business as well as work with existing clients. We have a highly successful team, and our clients have grown to expect the best from us.

If you are a high-energy, self-starter who has a passion for helping people succeed, you will find that our combination of great stations, exciting promotions, and the sales tools will be a formula for growth and achievement. Sales experience is preferred but not required. Send your résumé and cover letter to Stephanie Heide at sheide@desmoinesmediagroup.com.


SUMMER INTERN

Attention music lover! Can you wake up early, ready to be creative and have fun? Are you ready to be part of a business that is all about making people happy? And, of course, do you want to get paid to do it? Cool! Keep reading…

The 2024 Special Internship with the Des Moines Media Group will concentrate on supporting a legendary radio group’s personalities – especially in the morning – and growing brands. Additional time will be spent learning about the radio business in the studio, business office, and marketing department. After 10 weeks, you will have a working knowledge of radio, digital marketing, sales, branding, and some fun stories to share.

The position is up to 35 hours a week, including some nights and/or weekends. You will start with a 1-week overview of the radio business, then move into an intensive 8-week work/study experience with at least one of our radio stations/morning shows – taking additional projects as assigned – followed by 1-week with promotions, including time at the Iowa State Fair. (Length of assignments may vary.)

The DMMG Special Internship is awarded to a graduating high school senior or current college student with an interest in, and aptitude for, Radio Broadcasting.

Interested candidates should send their resumes and cover letter to following:

Leigh McNabb
Operations Manager
Des Moines MediaGroup
1416 Locust Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
lmcnabb@desmoinesmediagroup.com


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Please send the information specified above to the following person:

Heather OberenderBusiness ManagerDes Moines Media Group1416 Locust Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
hoberender@desmoinesmediagroup.com


 

The Des Moines Media Group is a subsidiary of Saga Communications, Inc. and is comprised of STAR 102.5, LAZER 103.3, 93.3 KIOA, 104.1 EZ FM, HITS 99.9, ESPN 1350, HOPE 940, Pure Oldies 104.5, and 93.7 The Outlaw in Des Moines, Iowa. Saga Communications, Inc. is a media company whose business is devoted to acquiring, developing, and operating broadcast properties with a growing focus on opportunities complimentary to our core radio business including digital, e-commerce and non-traditional revenue initiatives. Saga owns or operates broadcast properties in 27 markets with more than 100 brands across the United States.

Our positions offer excellent benefits including health and dental insurance, vacation, and a 401K plan. Saga Communications is an equal opportunity employer.