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Job Description
Job Posting Title:
Account Manager, Texas Student Media
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Hiring Department:
Texas Student Media
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Position Open To:
All Applicants
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Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40
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FLSA Status:
Exempt
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Earliest Start Date:
Immediately
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Position Duration:
Expected to Continue
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Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS
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Job Details:
General Notes
This position is eligible for commission based on sales attainment. Monthly commission is a direct percentage of sales revenue generated and based on attaining performance goals. Monthly commissions are uncapped and average $1,500 to $3,000 + dollars at quota. Commission is not included in Teacher Retirement System calculations.
Purpose
Secure advertising, sponsorship and event sales to generate revenue for Texas Student Media, and also support circulation and distribution oversight of printed publications for effective product reach, cost management and to maintain and grow business partnerships in market.
Responsibilities
Secure new revenue for the media entities (The Daily Texan, TSTV, KVRX, the Cactus yearbook, UTexas.Rent, the Texas Travesty, Texas A&M Battalion, The Drag podcasts, PodATX Fest, UT Marketplace, Graduates of Texas, Texas Connect and their digital counterparts), prospect with clients, prepare customized media proposals, and solicit agreements that generate revenue.
Maintain relationships with existing clients, forecast revenue, execute special projects, provide departmental support and administrative functions necessary to the media buying process. This includes but is not limited to keeping information current about account contacts, correspondence and sales potentials in customer relationship management system.
Visit clients and prospective clients in market area. If driving a personal vehicle see driving requirements below. Other modes of transportation can be used to visit prospects and clients, as well as virtual meetings.
Audit printed publication distribution locations, monitor accuracy and consistency of deliveries, maintain and grow business relationships with circulation partners.
Support efforts to manage production and distribution costs of printed publications.
Supervise student workers that support circulation and business partnerships.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree. More than two years of business-to-business or professional sales experience and coordination of printed projects. Demonstrated professional demeanor, ability to meet challenging situations with flexibility and tact. Established track record for managing expenses and contributing to profitability of an organization. Experience communicating and providing effective customer service to multiple internal and external stakeholders. Basic computer skills including but not limited to emails, online video meetings, proposal generation, and digital file sharing. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
Two years of media sales experience. More than one year of sales experience within college media.
Driving Required
A valid Texas, Class C, driver’s license is required to apply for this job; driving is an essential job function. The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver’s license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident.
Salary Range
$45,000 + depending on qualifications
Working Conditions
Lift and move standard office files and supplies. Wear appropriate office attire; accept supervision. Work hours may include occasional early mornings, evening, weekends and some holidays during peak periods to meet deadlines. Several events require lifting and moving of boxes, displays and other materials.
Work Shift
Staff is currently working hybrid, with 2-3 days remotely and 2-3 days on campus, but candidates should be prepared to return to working from campus on a full-time basis if appropriate.
Required Materials
Resume/CV
3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
Letter of interest
Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume in the first step of the online job application process. Then, any additional Required Materials will be uploaded in the My Experience section; you can multi-select the additional files or click the Upload button for each file. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find Jobs. Before you apply though, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will need to click the Upload button multiple times in order to attach your Resume, References and any additional Required Materials noted above.
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Employment Eligibility:
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.
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Retirement Plan Eligibility:
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
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Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
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Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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Pay Transparency:
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
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Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
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E-Verify:
The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197.
