Amanda Milano
About Amanda Milano
Amanda Milano is an Acquisition and Retention Manager at Hearst, where she has worked since 2014. She has extensive experience in audience analysis and sales management from her previous roles at Gannett.
Work at Hearst
Currently, Amanda Milano serves as the Acquisition and Retention Manager at Hearst, a position she has held since 2014. In this role, she is responsible for supervising the circulation sales staff, focusing on enhancing their performance through structured meetings and performance evaluations. Her efforts are directed towards improving sales strategies and ensuring effective team management within the organization.
Previous Experience at Gannett
Amanda Milano has extensive experience at Gannett, where she held multiple roles from 2009 to 2014. She began as a Regional Inside Sales Supervisor and later transitioned to the role of Regional Circulation Coordinator for six months. Following this, she served as Local Sales Manager and Audience Analyst, where she developed and implemented comprehensive acquisition and retention strategies based on market analysis and consumer behavior insights. Her tenure at Gannett provided her with a solid foundation in sales management and audience engagement.
Education and Expertise
Amanda Milano holds a Master's degree in Business Administration from Monmouth University, which she completed from 2008 to 2010. Prior to that, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the same institution from 2005 to 2008. Her educational background in business and psychology equips her with a unique perspective on consumer behavior and strategic management, enhancing her capabilities in acquisition and retention strategies.
Sales Management and Budgeting Skills
In her current role at Hearst, Amanda Milano successfully manages a monthly sales budget, focusing on improving cost per order (CPO) and return on investment (ROI). She employs strategic vendor pricing and special project budgeting to achieve these goals. Her expertise in financial management and sales optimization contributes to the overall success of the circulation sales team.