Compile research on new business opportunities including lapsed accounts and inbound business
Identify and develop new advertisers
Build relationships and develop a significant account list of advertisers and agencies through cold calls, trade networking events, and leads generated by associates, trade marketing and the media kit
Develop and manage sales pipeline
Maintain an active schedule of face-to-face appointments and prospecting calls
Maintain a spreadsheet of active accounts and revenue forecasts
Develop industry expertise and provide the larger team with updates on current trends, news, competitive analysis and advertising opportunities
Achieve revenue targets for your territory
Requirements
3+ years of experience in a media or sales role
Enterprise experience preferred
Strong prospecting, presentation, and selling skills
A consultative approach and the ability to comfortably liaise both internally and externally
Previous experience supporting sales representatives with a large book of business or personally maintaining accounts
A demonstrated ability to grow new and more transactional accounts
Proven ability to assist in the development of complex print and digital campaigns
Demonstrated success exceeding sales quotas and goals
Prior Media Sales experience
Superior verbal and written communication skills are essential
Knowledge of Google Suite products
A demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective business relationships is essential
Benefits
Comprehensive Healthcare Plans
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plans
Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
Education Benefits
Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
Family Care Benefits
Commuter Transit Program
Subscription Discounts
Employee Referral Program
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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