Sales Marketing & Client Solutions Manager

Who We Are

Twin Cities Business (TCB) is Minnesota’s leading local business news source. We go beyond the headlines to explore opportunities, uncover solutions, and spotlight the people and companies driving the state’s economy. Through our magazine, website, newsletters, podcast, social media, and live events, we inform, connect, and celebrate Minnesota’s business community. TCB is owned by MSP Communications, which also publishes Mpls.St.Paul Magazine and provides content strategy and services through The Agency @ MSP and Content Studio.

About the Role

The Sales Marketing & Client Solutions Manager supports TCB’s advertising sales team by leading the creation and workflows of marketing campaigns for advertising products and packages that demonstrate to prospective advertisers the value of partnering with TCB.

Working closely with the Publisher and sales team, you’ll help bring print, digital event, and brand content offerings to market across the sales pipeline. You’ll also coordinate workflows and deadlines with internal systems and teams, as well as work with external advertiser partners to deliver sold programs and campaigns.

This role combines marketing creativity, strategic thinking, and hands-on project management - supporting TCB’s revenue growth by assisting TCB advertising partners in reaching business decision-makers.

What You’ll Do

• Partner closely with the Publisher and advertising sales team to develop client-specific marketing solutions that help B2B marketers reach business decision-makers.
• Lead campaigns that promote these solutions and build a pipeline of prospective advertising clients
• Write and edit compelling, accurate sales materials that clearly communicate the value of TCB’s products and audiences.
• Manage project timelines, workflows, and deliverables to help sell and keep sold programs on track.
• Collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and partners to fulfill campaign commitments and deliver on client expectations.
• Serve as a key client contact for campaign deliverables, providing clear communication on requirements, timelines, and progress, and ensuring successful execution for clients.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, strengthen sales support, and improve program delivery.

What You’ll Bring

You’re a strong writer, clear communicator, and collaborative project manager who can turn marketing ideas into compelling sales materials and well-executed client programs. You understand how to connect client goals with relevant advertising solutions. You’re comfortable managing competing priorities, keeping timelines and deliverables on track, and communicating confidently with clients. You bring attention to detail, adaptability, and a proactive approach to improving processes and delivering a strong client experience.

Qualifications

Qualifications include:

• A bachelor’s degree in marketing or communications.
• Four to five years of experience in project management, marketing, communications, or business development support.
• Strong writing, editing, and presentation-development skills, including the ability to make complex information clear and compelling.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and meet shifting deadlines.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Sound judgment and the ability to take initiative, work independently, and move projects forward without repeated direction.
• Strong collaboration and relationship-management skills, with the ability to work professionally with colleagues, clients, vendors, and senior business leaders.

Schedule and Location

This is a hybrid position based in St. Paul, with regular in-office time expected. The role requires 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with work hours scheduled between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Additional evening hours are required for TCB events and external business events.

What We Offer

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance.
• Access to a 401(k)-retirement savings plan with company match.
• Health Care and Dependent care Flexible Spending Account benefits.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.

Additional information about benefits and eligibility will be shared during the hiring process.

Salary range is $65,000 to $75,000 per year.