Advertising Account Executive

Pacific Sun Newspaper; Santa Cruz (CA); Remote; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for dynamic media sales representatives to join their multi-media advertising sales team. This exciting role involves helping local and regional businesses thrive by utilizing innovative digital marketing products and local publications. You'll engage with clients, conduct face-to-face consultations, and be responsible for generating leads and maintaining client relationships. With a focus on community impact, this position allows you to contribute positively while achieving sales goals. Join a fast-paced team that values creativity and results in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Paid Time Off

Health Benefits

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

401k

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills and a basic understanding of marketing principles.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outside sales presentations and face-to-face consultations.
• Prospect local markets and generate leads through cold-calling.
• Oversee client campaigns and maintain regular communication.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Marketing Principles Understanding

Strong Written and Verbal Skills

Creative Thinking

Sales Skills

Job description

Join Weeklys Multi-Media Advertising Sales Team

We're seeking dynamic, creative, and energetic media sales representatives to represent a line of digital marketing products and local publications for Santa Cruz County, that influence where people shop, find entertainment, and spend their leisure time. You'll help local and regional businesses gain new customers while making a difference in local communities by supporting local news and journalism.

Successful candidates are career-minded and outgoing people who bring great ideas to a wide variety of retailers and business professionals, and help businesses build market share to active consumers using multi-media marketing solutions. Candidates must be energetic, creative, and eager to seek new business.

Applicants should have excellent customer service skills, a basic understanding of marketing principles, strong written and verbal skills in addition to a positive attitude. Reliable transportation is required, and applicants should be located in or very near Santa Cruz County.

Responsibilities include:

1. Outside sales presentations, face-to-face consultations, and video conferences with key decision makers
2. Ability to work with local clients to learn objectives and opportunities
3. Prospecting local markets to continuously fill sales pipeline and open new accounts
4. Fearless cold-calling and lead generation
5. Sale of print and digital marketing solutions including Good Times, The Pajaronian, and the Press Banner, newsletters, multiple websites, email, and more
6. Oversight of client campaigns and regular communication of performance results
7. Meeting and exceeding monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue goals
8. Maintaining client database, account information, scheduling of appointments, prospecting calls, and next steps in sales process

We offer a competitive salary, paid time off, health benefits, HSA, FSA, and 401k. This is a remote position with occasional meetings in the Good Times office in Santa Cruz as needed.

Weeklys is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Be part of a fast-paced team that thrives on delivering results for clients. Apply online now!

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