Marketing, Advertising and PR Jobs in Wilton, CT

POSITION OVERVIEW: The Town of Westport seeks an experienced and collaborative leader to serve as Director of Public Works. Reporting to the First Selectman, the Director oversees a multi-division department responsible for the Town's core infrastructure, including Highway, Equipment Maintenance, Solid Waste Management, Engineering, Wastewater Treatment and Collection, and Buildings and Facilities. The Director supervises division heads and senior technical staff and provides strategic direction across operations, capital planning, and emergency response.

The successful candidate will demonstrate sound judgment, fiscal discipline, and inclusive leadership, along with the ability to build trust across departments and with elected officials, staff, contractors and residents. The Town of Westport values candidates who approach the role with professionalism, integrity, and a clear commitment to serving the community.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

•Oversees and directs all Public Works operations, including engineering and design, construction and maintenance of roads, bridges, wastewater systems, solid waste and recycling, fleet, and Town buildings and facilities.

•Prepares, administers, and presents the departmental operating budget and capital plans, and provides reports to Town leadership, boards, and commissions.

•Manages bid specifications, consultant and contractor selection, and contract administration for capital and operational projects.

•Provides technical guidance to Town departments on infrastructure planning, construction, and maintenance, and prepares cost estimates and capital project recommendations.

•Directs departmental response during emergencies and is a critical member of the Town's Emergency Operations Center.

•Manages department staffing, including policy development, training, performance, and personnel actions in coordination with Human Resources and the First Selectman.

•Serves as liaison with federal, state, and local agencies.

•Oversees energy conservation and sustainability initiatives, GIS and mapping, grant preparation and administration, and investigation of citizen and staff concerns.

QUALIFICATIONS:

•Bachelor's degree in engineering, public administration, construction, or a related field; Master's degree desirable.

•Over ten years of progressively responsible experience in multifunctional organizations, preferably in the public sector and managing construction-related projects. Experience must include at least four years supervising a major department function.

•Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

•Licensure as a Professional Engineer and/or Land Surveyor a plus.

Account Manager / Account Executive

Location: South Norwalk, CT

We are a leader in the branded merchandise industry, creating custom promotional products for some of the world’s most recognized brands including L’Oréal, Sephora, W Hotels, Pepsi, and many others. Our team is creative, fast-paced, and highly collaborative.

We are seeking an Account Manager to join our sales and marketing team. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious professional interested in building a career in sales, marketing, and product development within a growing and innovative company.

In this role, you will manage client relationships, oversee projects from concept to delivery, and collaborate with internal teams to bring creative merchandise ideas to life and orders to fruition. The position involves both strategic thinking and hands-on project management, making it ideal for someone who is organized, proactive, and excited about working in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

●     Support the sales team across multiple client projects, with a strong focus on project management and execution

●     Manage projects from initial concept through production and fulfillment

Collaborate with internal teams to ensure client needs are understood and executed successfully

Assist with creative product ideation, research, and development.

●     Create client-facing presentations and proposals

●     Interact with clients regarding project inquiries, timelines, and deliverables

●     Assist with price quoting, order tracking, and order management

●     Maintain consistent communication with clients throughout project development

●     Support special projects and additional initiatives as needed

Qualifications

●     Bachelor’s Degree preferred

●     Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

●     Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

●     Excellent written and verbal communication skills

●     Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

●     Ability to work independently and take initiative in an entrepreneurial environment

●     Strong presentation skills

●     Positive, energetic attitude and eagerness to learn

●     Collaborative mindset and ability to work well within a team

Role Overview: Hearst Connecticut Media Group is investing in its sales force, and we want you to be a part of it! We are looking for a digitally savvy, highly motivated Account Executive to join our advertising team at Hearst Connecticut Media Group. As an Account Executive, you will be responsible for developing and managing a sales pipeline and building new business relationships with local advertisers throughout Connecticut. You will work with your customers to promote compelling solutions that best fit their marketing needs. As an advocate for the customer within the Hearst Connecticut Media Group, the role works in cooperation with other departments to ensure we can meet and exceed customer expectations both in performance and process. Hearst Newspapers operates on a hybrid work week schedule.

Why Hearst Connecticut Media Group? Our people make the difference! Our diverse team is filled with passionate individuals who want to win. We offer an upbeat and collaborative working environment where challenging the norm is encouraged. With ample opportunities to learn new skills and advance within the organization, our team members are given the tools to learn and grow their careers.

What will you do?

• Lead Generation: Call on local small to medium sized businesses to show the value of our suite of digital media advertising products from social media, display, video, programmatic, SEO/SEM to traditional advertisements. You will generate new leads through cold calling, networking, and prospecting, as well as staying aware of any new businesses opening in the area. You will own the sales cycle and will have the support of your local account management team to aid in continued support after the sale!
• Product Expertise: Become an expert on our digital and print products/services. The first three weeks of hire, you will be provided with both global and local training to be fully educated before even going out on your own! You will also have full support throughout your career which includes continual learning and training to grow and achieves success as an Account Executive.
• Execute sales tactics: Implementing marketing strategies, delivering effective sales presentations with passion to consistently earn, retain and increase revenue.
• Advertising Solutions: Create engaging advertising solutions to solve clients’ business needs.
• Client Solutions: Recommend new products and promotional opportunities to current clients and handle objections efficiently. Be a large part of the local business community and boosting your clients’ businesses through multiple digital media channels.
• Forecasting: Manage client pipeline and monthly revenue forecast in .

What will it take to be successful?

• Purposeful: You are direct and get things done quickly, with confidence, integrity, and determination.
• Adaptable: You react and adjust to changing conditions and come up with practical ideas to deal with them.
• Driven: You have self-assurance and competitive drive, delivering high-quality, organized, and repeatable results.
• Communicator: You are a lively and intelligent person with a stimulating influence on others.
• Trend-Savvy: you will keep informed of industry developments to ensure our digital advertising strategies remain cutting-edge and effective.

What we’re looking for:

• Education: BA/BS degree in Advertising, Marketing, or Communications a plus or equivalent experience.
• Experience: 2+ years of business-to-business outside sales in advertising or media, with a proven success in new business acquisition and exceeding revenue goals.
• Skills: Superior presentation, interpersonal, and communication skills. Technically savvy with experience in Salesforce, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Mindset: Goal-oriented, competitive, and forward-thinking with strong business and financial acumen.

What we offer:

• Dynamic Environment: A great work environment where it's never boring.
• Comprehensive Training: Paid in-depth sales and product training.
• Competitive Compensation: Competitive base salary with uncapped commissions for unlimited earning potential.
• Collaborative Culture: Ideas and input are always welcome.
• Benefits Package: Health, dental, vision coverage, flex spending accounts, short & long-term disability insurance, 401k with company match, and paid time off, and additional perks.

Learn more about Hearst Newspapers at us at Hearst Connecticut Media Group (HCMG), and become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and customer success. Apply now to make an impact in the Connecticut advertising market!

About Hearst Connecticut Media Group:

Hearst Connecticut Media Group is the leading news organization in the state, serving readers across all platforms through its news portfolio—including CT Insider, the Connecticut Post, New Haven Register, Danbury’s News-Times,Greenwich Time, Stamford Advocate, The Register Citizen, The Middletown Press, The NorwalkHour, Connecticut Magazine and more. With the largest news gathering team in the state, HearstConnecticut has a serious journalistic commitment to provide local, watchdog and investigative reporting that informs, educates and entertains the communities they serve. In addition to its journalism, the organization provides innovative, unique advertising and marketing solutions for local and regional businesses to grow and success.