About this opportunity
417 Magazine lists this Sales & Advertising Director opportunity in springfield, Missouri. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Are you a self-motivated, resourceful problem-solver with a "we're all in this together" attitude? Are you passionate about connecting 417-landers to what's best and what's next in our community, helping them to fully enjoy their life in 417-land?
Four One Seven is a regional lifestyle company in southwest Missouri. The multimedia company owns and produces 417 Magazine, Biz 417, 417mag.com , biz417.com , 417 Custom Publishing and high impact thought leadership events.
Four One Seven is looking for a Sales & Advertising Director, who drives revenue growth while ensuring exceptional client experiences. This role will oversee both sales strategy and client services, ensuring seamless coordination between revenue generation, client retention, and new business development.
Own total advertising revenue and performance against goals
Maintain clear visibility into pipeline, pacing, and projections
Identify risks early and take action to stay on track
Drive strategy for new business development and market expansion
Support and, at times, participate in high-value client conversations
Ensure consistent pipeline growth across the team
Client Services & Account Management
Own the effectiveness of the sales process from prospecting to close
Ensure CRM accuracy, pipeline visibility, and reporting consistency
Partner with Sales Operations to improve efficiency and tracking
Partner with Account Services to ensure strong client retention and satisfaction
Step in on key accounts as needed to support long-term relationships
Ensure alignment between what is sold and what is delivered
Coaching & Team Development
Lead and coach Account Executives to hit and exceed goals
Create clarity around expectations, activity, and results
Ensure seamless collaboration between sales, account management, and internal teams.
The ideal candidate will possess a strong ability to drive revenue and hold people accountable, while having confidence in managing pipeline, forecasting, and CRM systems.
They have the ability to balance strategy with hands-on execution and is an excellent communicator with relationship-building skills. The candidate must be comfortable operating in a growing, evolving environment.
A Bachelor's degree in Business, Communication, or equivalent experience and education required, along with 4+ years of experience supporting a sales team in a leadership, strategy, or client services capacity.
Media, advertising, or agency experience and proven experience leading or coaching a sales team to results is a plus.
Evaluations and Outcomes
The position will be evaluated after 90 days followed by annual performance reviews.
Working Conditions
Normal working conditions in an office environment absent extreme factors. Travel will be required, even after hours or on weekends, for local community events.
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Worksite address
springfield, MO, 65897, US
Who can apply
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