Home Delivery and Single Copy Managers Wanted

• Job Type: Full-Time
• Salary: Negotiable
• Company: Houston Chronicle
• Company Website: http://www.chron.com
• Contact Name: Mike Houser
• Contact email: Mike.Houser@Chron.com
• Contact Phone: 713-362-7646
• City: Houston
• State: Texas
• Country: United States
• Zip/Postal Code: 77027

Description

The Houston Chronicle Circulation Team

The Hearst owned Houston Chronicle is expanding their circulation staff and now hiring experienced Home Delivery and Single Copy Managers. We serve the Houston and surrounding area and cover nearly 46,000 miles every day delivering multiple publications. The Houston Chronicle is looking for highly-motivated individuals who are seeking an opportunity to service customers at the 4th largest metro newspaper in the country. Both opportunities include the distribution of The Houston Chronicle, Alternate Publications and advertising inserts to homes and retail locations. Both positions are salary positions with compensation based on experience.

• Home Delivery Service Manager

The Home Delivery Service Manager is a full-time management position in our circulation department that will be focused on customer experience. The candidate will work directly with our independent contractors to improve and sustain consumer service levels. Warehouse and operational management is a must. The candidate will have experience working with independent contractors, carriers and large distributors. We are looking for the candidate that puts our customers first and will be instrumental in launching service initiatives focused on improving consumer experience.

• Single Copy Operations Manager

The Single Copy Operations Manager is a full-time management position in our circulation department. This position is responsible for creating and implementing operational and marketing strategies designed to maximize single copy revenue while maintaining distribution efficiency. The position will manage multiple independent contractors and interact with retailers. The candidate should have a background in single copy sales and a proven track record working with large distributors. The candidate will have the ability to successfully communicate within all levels of the organization and build upon relationships with key retailers in the market. The candidate will be responsible for draw, returns, audits and revenue.

• Qualifications:

• Customer focused
• Microsoft Office: Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Strong organizational skills
• Experience managing independent contractors and conform to contract guidelines
• Valid driver’s license proof of insurance and reliable vehicle
• Early morning hours and flexible schedule

The Houston Chronicle provides a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance and company matching 401k. The Houston Chronicle is an equal opportunity employer.

Interested: Call Mike Houser, VP/Circulation 713-362-7646 or Mike.Houser@Chron.com.