Summary:
The Advertising Sales Executive is a member of a high-performing, team-oriented group of marketing & sales professionals. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining and growing your current accounts, and also acquiring new business partners across an assigned geography within the North Bay region.
What you will do:
Present and propose smart marketing solutions to help businesses reach their objectives
Control account churn, maintain current customers with exceptional service and results
Build and pursue a robust sales funnel of prospects and schedule purposeful meetings to learn, present and close
Turn your prospects into customers by selling offerings from our portfolio of comprehensive advertising and marketing solutions
Consistently achieve sales revenue goals and meet minimum activity metrics
Be self-motivated and results-driven, with a passion for meeting business owners and/or marketing professionals and turning them into customers with your guidance, advice, and ideas
What you will bring:
Experience in sales, advertising, or a related field, with a track record of sales targets
Strong lead generation and closing skills, with a keen ability to identify opportunities and drive acquisition of new customers
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage with a diverse range of prospects
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present ideas clearly and persuasively
A team-oriented mindset, able to collaborate effectively with colleagues while pursuing individual goals
Familiarity with a range of advertising solutions, including print, digital, events and social media platforms is helpful
Experience with CRM management platforms is a plus
2 years experience in selling, marketing or customer facing roles
Bachelor's Degree preferred but not required
Benefits and Compensation:
The hourly wage is $26.44 + cell stipend and commission. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to geographic location, education, work experience, time in role, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, the Company offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, 401k, as well as paid time off and select paid holidays (all benefits are based on eligibility). Please click the following link for more detailed information: http://www.mybensite.com/mng
Who we are:
The Press Democrat, a subsidiary of MediaNews Group, is the leading source of news and information for Sonoma and Napa counties. We are dedicated to providing in-depth local journalism that informs, engages, and holds power accountable. As part of the Northern California Community Newspapers group, The Press Democrat joins forces with sister publications across the region to provide comprehensive local and regional coverage. We are a dynamic, community-focused news organization committed to serving our readers with integrity and innovation across print and digital platforms. Join a team passionate about making a difference in the communities we cover.
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EEO Statement:
We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
How To Apply:
Please submit an online application along with your resume for this position here.
Closing Date:
Continuous recruitment until the position is filled
Conditions of Employment:
A full pre-employment background check and MVR will be conducted as part of the selection process. Must be willing to submit and pass the necessary required checks
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation
Travel – This position entails occasional driving for work assignments, in-person training sessions and/or meetings. The employee will be responsible for transporting themselves between different sites as needed
Must be available for shift work. May be required to work various hours for coverage outside of normal business hours
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