Director of Advertising Sales & Circulation Growth
Marketing & Communications, Sales & Business Development
Augusta, GA, USA
Posted on Nov 5, 2026
MAU is hiring a Director of Advertising Sales & Circulation Growth for our client in Anchorage, AK. As a Director of Advertising Sales & Circulation Growth, you will drive advertising revenue growth, expand print and digital advertising partnerships, increase paid subscriptions, and lead audience development initiatives across Alaska. This is a home-based, direct-hire opportunity.
Benefits Package
Advertising Sales & Revenue Growth
Benefits Package
- Competitive salary with performance-based commission and bonus opportunities tied to revenue growth, new business development, and subscriber acquisition
- Paid time off
- Senior-level position with direct responsibility for advertising revenue and audience growth
- Significant autonomy to develop new business initiatives and influence sales, circulation, and growth strategies
- Opportunity to represent an established Alaska publication and build relationships throughout the state's business and tourism communities
- Home-based position requiring residence in Alaska
- Candidates may be based in Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, or another Alaska community
- Travel throughout Alaska as needed to support client relationships, partnerships, and business development activities
- Professional experience in advertising sales, media sales, business development, publishing, marketing, or a related field
- Proven success generating revenue, developing new business, and maintaining strong client relationships
- Five or more years of experience in advertising sales, media, publishing, subscription-based businesses, or business development
- Experience growing subscriptions, circulation, readership, or customer acquisition programs
- Experience with print and digital advertising products and integrated marketing solutions
- Experience developing strategic partnerships, promotional programs, and new revenue streams
- Established relationships with Alaska businesses, tourism organizations, or potential advertising partners
- Experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Magazine, newspaper, or digital media sales
- Publishing or circulation management
- Subscription marketing and audience development
- Tourism, destination marketing, hospitality, hotels, resorts, or lodges
- Airlines, transportation, outdoor recreation, fishing, hunting, or sporting goods
- Retail marketing, advertising agencies, or integrated marketing services
- Membership, subscription, customer acquisition, or business development programs
- Must reside in Alaska
- Strong prospecting, negotiation, presentation, and closing skills
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and achieve measurable business objectives
- Understanding of advertising revenue models and publishing operations
- Ability to develop and execute subscription and audience-growth strategies
- Strong analytical, organizational, project-management, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with CRM systems, subscription data, spreadsheets, and business software
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a focus on identifying and pursuing growth opportunities
- Willingness to travel within Alaska as needed
Advertising Sales & Revenue Growth
- Develop and execute advertising sales strategies across print, digital, and other marketing platforms.
- Identify, secure, and grow new advertising accounts throughout Alaska and relevant national markets.
- Manage and retain existing advertiser relationships while driving account growth.
- Create customized advertising packages, sponsorships, special sections, and integrated marketing programs.
- Manage the full sales cycle, including prospecting, proposal development, closing, fulfillment, renewal, and pipeline management.
- Monitor market trends, competitors, and industry developments to identify new revenue opportunities.
- Represent the publication at business, tourism, recreation, and industry events.
- Develop and implement strategies to increase subscriptions, circulation, readership, and audience engagement.
- Build partnerships with tourism organizations, hotels, lodges, visitor centers, retailers, and other businesses to expand readership.
- Lead promotional programs, group subscriptions, gift subscriptions, and other audience acquisition initiatives.
- Evaluate and optimize circulation and distribution channels, including direct mail, digital marketing, email campaigns, events, and retail distribution.
- Analyze audience and subscription data to identify growth opportunities and improve retention.
- Collaborate with editorial, marketing, production, and subscription teams to increase subscriber value and engagement.
- Identify new markets, partnerships, products, and revenue opportunities aligned with business objectives.
- Build relationships across Alaska's business, tourism, hospitality, outdoor recreation, and economic development sectors.
- Partner with leadership to establish growth objectives, sales targets, and business priorities.
- Prepare and present reports on revenue, subscriptions, sales performance, and business development activities.
- Recommend initiatives that strengthen market position and support long-term growth across print and digital platforms.