Description
Join Our Team: Multimedia Account Manager (Sales)
The future of advertising is multimedia - and we’re looking for a sales professional who’s passionate about helping local businesses thrive in it!
The Grand Forks Herald is an award-winning newspaper, part of Forum Communications Company. We may have more than a century of history under our belt, but today we’re focused firmly on the future - helping local businesses navigate the evolving marketing landscape with data-driven multimedia solutions. We don’t just tell the community’s stories anymore - we help local businesses write theirs.
We are a full-scale, dynamic multimedia marketing company, helping businesses connect with their audiences through a powerful mix of digital advertising, social media campaigns, targeted marketing strategies, and trusted print solutions, growing their brand and maximizing their revenue potential. This is a relationship-driven sales role where curiosity, creativity, and strategic thinking lead to success. If you enjoy building authentic partnerships and solving challenges, and love uncovering opportunities where smart solutions can make a real difference, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your career in media and marketing!
Based in Grand Forks, ND, a vibrant, growing community, the region boasts high quality of life, affordable cost of living, and a blend of college-town energy and small-city charm. Home to the University of North Dakota, Grand Forks celebrates a truly legendary Fighting Hawks hockey legacy that brings the community together and draws attention from sports fans across the country. A diversified local economy with expanding business sectors, a strong entrepreneurial environment, and a revitalized downtown that has become a hub for commerce and entertainment makes Grand Forks the ideal place to take the next step in your sales career.
What You’ll Do

• Build strong relationships with local businesses and entrepreneurs, becoming a trusted marketing partner and advisor.
• Manage day-to-day relationships with existing clients, including reviewing campaign performance, providing ongoing strategy recommendations, and identifying new opportunities for growth.
• Build your client portfolio through networking, creating community connections, strategic outreach, and turning referrals into revenue.
• Conduct in-depth needs assessments and ask thought-provoking questions to best understand client goals and marketing challenges, recommending effective digital and print advertising strategies, and innovative business solutions.
• Collaborate with our creative teams to develop captivating campaigns, telling clients’ stories, reaching their target audiences, and demonstrating a clear return on their investment.
  

What We’re Looking For

• A bachelor’s degree in sales, marketing, business, or a related field - OR - 2-5 years of equivalent real-world experience developing and growing client relationships.
• A self-starter who is motivated by goals and results, thrives on building connections, and is confident asking for the sale knowing that you’re offering genuine value.
• Excellent communication skills - whether you are discussing strategy with decision-makers and translating marketing ideas into clear, compelling solutions, or collaborating with teammates.
• A customer-focused mindset, with a deep commitment to delivering exceptional service and follow-through from the first conversation through campaign results.
• A strategic thinker who enjoys helping clients connect the dots between their current position, their goals, and the multimedia advertising solutions that we can use to get them there.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to successfully manage multiple accounts, campaigns, and deadlines.
• A valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets company requirements.
  

Expected compensation for this role is between $50,000 and $80,000/year, based on qualifications and experience.
About The Company
Forum Communications Company is a family-owned media and technology leader with more than a century of delivering trusted, quality journalism and innovative business solutions. Storytelling is at the heart of who we are, but today, we’re so much more than a newspaper. As one of the Upper Midwest’s leading media organizations, we’re driving the future across print and digital news, sports streaming, technology, broadcasting, commercial printing, and full-service agency advertising.
Forum Communications Company offers the following to all Full-Time and 32-Hour Benefited employees:

• Health, dental, and vision packages
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
• Additional options for critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage
• Retirement benefits with company match
• Generous PTO and paid volunteer hours
  

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. FCC currently does not offer employer sponsorship.