Morrison Media is an exciting and independent magazine publishing company & a market leader in youth active lifestyle magazines. Our titles range from urban culture, surfing to snowboarding to motocross and are distributed nationally and internationally
A Circulation Manager is responsible for ensuring that all the publications of the company are distributed and marketed efficiently to achieve maximum sales. Morrison Media is an exciting and independent magazine publishing company and a market leader in youth active lifestyle magazines and books. Our titles range from urban culture, surfing to snowboarding to motocross and are distributed nationally and internationally.
We’re based on the Gold Coast and provide a highly professional, friendly, fun environment that is proudly free of office politics and bureaucratic red tape. The role provides a high level of autonomy and though you work with others closely, there are currently no direct staff to manage (or give you added stress).
Role Outline
• Work in concert with marketing, retailers, distribution agents, production
• Responsible for the distribution channels of our magazines and books, local and international - dealing with agents to ensure correct representation at newsagents etc.
• Create circulation strategy and specific marketing plans for our magazines and books. Plans will focus on building profitable and efficient single copy sales.
• Prepare and manage annual circulation budgets.
• Manage newsagent distribution (working with agents) and achieve goals for respective titles.
• Coordinate POS and other promotional activity with Marketing Dept.
• Close review of sales results for analysis, budgeting, forecasting and strategy development.
• Prepare, review and submit regular management reports describing circulation activities, performance against budget, significant changes or developments, and modifications to strategies required to achieve goals.
• Establish good working relationships and communication with Production, Marketing, Subscription depts and other staff.
Experience & Traits
Essential
• Strong analytical skills
• Confident negotiation skills
• Attention to detail
• High level of self motivation
• Ability to manage multiple titles
• Creative strategic thinker
• Advanced Excel and Graphing
Preferred but not essential
• Similar prior experience in circulation/media – preferably with a consumer magazine publisher and/or experience with special interest magazines
• Circulation modeling and source evaluation experience
This position would best suit: Someone with a penchant for numbers wanting to work in a highly professional, yet friendly and relaxed environment. Someone who enjoys autonomy, can think strategically, can negotiate confidently, has good attention to detail and would relish the opportunity to combine their passion (action sports/urban lifestyle) with profession. This is a permanent full-time position.
How to apply:
Go to
http://www.morrisonmedia.com.au/jobs.php for details and application form.
All applications will be treated in confidence.