District Manager

District Manager Sherman, TX, USA Req #12749 Thursday, December 17, 2020 Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) is an innovative, digitally focused media and marketing solutions company committed to strengthening communities across our network. With an unmatched reach at the national and local level, Gannett touches the lives of nearly 140 million people monthly with our Pulitzer-Prize winning content, consumer experiences and benefits, and advertiser products and services. Gannett brands include the USA TODAY and more than 260 daily local newspaper brands, digital marketing services companies ReachLocal , WordStream, and ThriveHive and U.K. media company Newsquest. Theres never been a better time to join our talented team. Visit to learn more about our opportunities, and visit Gannett Privacy Policy to understand our privacy policy. The Sherman Herald Democrat has an opening for a Part-Time District Manager provide support to a distribution center. The primary role of the District Manager is to administer company policy and manage an independent contractor carrier workforce. The District Manager is also responsible for growing circulation volumes and revenue within the assigned district, while ensuring subscriber service and satisfaction levels are met or exceeded. This position works part of the time in an office or distribution center and majority of the time within the assigned newspaper district or distribution area. The District Manager may receive work assignments within many areas of the distribution function, which may include home delivery, single copy delivery, transportation, customer service, and re-delivery operations. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: * Ensure the efficient distribution of products through specific assignments involving route restructuring, consolidation, splits, divisions, or other means, designed to maximize volumes while limiting expense exposure. * Ensure goodwill between company and independent carrier force and ensure carrier compliance with contract terms, taking appropriate action, under the guidance of the Operations Manager, when contract terms are violated. * Responsible for recruiting for carrier route vacancies, including whether and when to place advertisements in the newspaper or to use other methods for independent contractor recruitment. * Responsible for upholding independent contractor performance standards for customer service, and to assure that all products are delivered by the proper time and in the proper condition as called for in the carrier contract. * Responsible for ensuring that the TMC Verification Program is in place and quarterly audit goals for the assigned district are met or exceeded. * Responsible for ensuring subscriber satisfaction with delivery of all products. Provide recommendations to supervisor for service improvements. * Responsible for investigating and responding to concerns of independent contractor carriers regarding compensation or billing issues. * Responsible for ensuring that a current contract with all required documentation is on file for all independent contractors in the assigned district. * Responsible for promoting circulation growth in assigned territory by implementing subscription and retention programs as implemented periodically across circulation departments. * Performs all other duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: * Working knowledge of newspaper distribution process and retention programs. * Ability to establish working relationship with all levels within the organization. * Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. * Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills. * Ability to work with minimal supervision. * Ability to work varied hours, including late nights/early mornings, weekends and holidays, due to nature of the business performed. * Knowledge of customer service functions * Strong interpersonal organizational and administrative skills EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: * High school graduate or equivalent; some college preferred * Previous experience in a newspaper setting is preferred * Comparable education and experience will be considered * Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite preferred Gannett Co., Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are a drug free, EEO employer committed to a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, disability, education, political affiliation, or veteran status. Other details * Job Family GateHouse Media * Pay Type Hourly