SINGLE COPY DISTRIBUTION COORDINATOR

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• People: None, other than self
• Data: Carrier records, Single Copy Billing Data.
• Things: Computers, office equipment/supplies, company vehicles, and telephones.

Overall Responsibilities:

• Meets single-copy distribution volume goals for TH and assigned weekly publications.
• Monitors single-copy billing, promptly corrects errors, and ensures single-copy payment accuracy. Collects past-due single-copy payments.
• Gathers and enters single-copy dealer return information meeting assigned standards.
• Monitors and adjusts single copy draws.
• Oversees and manages relationships with the independent contract carriers and haulers
• Oversee TH and weekly publication distribution as assigned.
• Supports all distribution department efforts including hands-on delivery as needed.
• Develops and maintains relationships with single-copy dealer managers and decision-makers.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Maintain a "customer-comes-first" environment with proactive commitment to internal and external customer service.
• Be in regular communication with single-copy dealers, develop and maintain good professional relationships with each.
• Assist in single-copy promotion to increase sales volumes, including in-store displays, signage and other promotional opportunities.
• Be vigilant about single copy billing to ensure prompt payment from dealers and speedy resolution of any errors, discrepancies, complaints, etc.
• Assist with and deliver down routes as needed.
• Monitor and adjust single copy draws to maximize profitability.
• Participate in budget planning process as requested.
• Maintain a working knowledge of all federal, state and local laws affecting assigned areas of responsibility.
• Suggest and initiate, as appropriate, new methods and procedures to enhance the efficient operation of the department.
• Actively participates in the Great Game of Business.
• All other duties as assigned.

Behavior: Self-motivated, respectful and resourceful. Recognizes and encourages superior performance, works within time-constraints. Enhance newspaper image to the public and dealer contacts and set a good example for employees. Maintains a valid driver’s license.

Skills: Management skills that include time management/organization, team building, coaching, counseling, all levels of communication, problem-solving, decision-making and analytical ability. Awareness of market trends that affect the total organization. Working knowledge of Word, Excel, circulation and navigation systems, etc.

Knowledge: Extensive college level courses in marketing or related field or equivalent
management experience.