Advertising sales job in Missouri

Check out this from Laura Widmer, a friend of mine from College Media Advisers. She's looking for an advertising sales executive for the community newspaper she owns in central Missouri.

We're looking for goal-oriented self-starters who enjoy working with business people to help them market and grow their business.
Successful previous sales experience is helpful and previous newspaper or media sales experience is a plus.

Job summary: Responsible for growing business in the assigned territory by managing customer base and developing new customers for our newspaper and web advertising products. You will develop and implement a weekly sales plan and be responsible for reaching a monthly revenue goal.

Work performed:

• Call on retail and service businesses and present the companies print and web based advertising products.

• Manage existing accounts and prospect for new accounts through face-to-face meetings and other prospecting techniques.

• Create effective advertising schedules to help customers market and grow their business.

• Establish and maintain customer files and contacts.

• Responsible for generating sales reports, accurate planning and problem management.

•  Maintain a general sales-oriented knowledge of the companies full product line

• Represent the company and its products in a professional manner.

Qualifications:

• Previous sales or retail experience preferred.

• Must demonstrate team-oriented work skills and be customer service driven.

• Must be a self-starter and goal oriented.

• Possess ability to negotiate contracts and analyze competitive situations.

• Must be able to calculate business figures, (prices, discounts, percentages, etc.)

• Should possess excellent verbal and written skills and presentation skills.

• Be well groomed and professional in appearance.

• Own a dependable vehicle with proof of insurance and a good driving record.

We offer a competitive salary and commission package. E-mail your resume, including salary history to: hotop.cvnewspress@gmail.com or lwidmer@nwmissouri.edu