DETAILS
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Contact potential clients through assigned leads, cold calls, existing relationships, networking, and other means
- Adds notes to internal database for each client/ lead email, call, meeting
- Research client challenges, needs, and goals and explain the benefits of specific media offerings, responding to any objections
- Hones and delivers a skilled sales pitch either in person, virtually or via phone in an effort to secure a sale
- Explain advertising investment and negotiates costs when necessary
- Facilitates successful sales through marketing agreements providing order information to accounting and production departments through internal processes
- Maintains excellent client relationships and looks for opportunities to grow accounts
- Works as a team player to increase ad revenue and meet department sales goals
- Works closely with Media Sales Coordinator and Production department to collect and provide direction on artwork
- Tracks media purchases and provides proof of performance accurately and on time to ensure client satisfaction
- Helps resolve delinquent accounts when necessary
- Brings forth agency opportunities when applicable
- Participates in industry related events
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, or a Related Field; 7+ years of Previous Sales or Media Experience, Self-Starter, Outgoing Personality, Strong Interpersonal Skills, Persuasiveness, Likeability, Confidence, Customer Service, Listening, Resilience, Creativity, Adaptability, Organization, Detail-Orientated, Multi-Tasking, Reliability, Persistence, and ability to work under pressure. Excellent written and oral communication and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications and familiar with PC-based software.
COMPENSATION
- Full-time, exempt position.
- $80,000 - $120,000 per year. Base salary plus commission with incentives that reward sales performance.
- Benefits include medical, dental, vision, health savings account, long-term disability, paid time off, 401(k) and 401(k) matching.
- Laptop provided.