Advertising Sales Executive

Grove City Area Chamber of Commerce; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

CityScene Media Group, publisher of central Ohio's best-read magazines, seeks an Advertising Sales Executive to develop client relationships and drive sales across print and digital products in our Columbus area. This full-time, in-person role focuses on growing revenue within a defined territory and leveraging CMG’s portfolio.

The candidate should have proven advertising sales experience, strong negotiation skills, and familiarity with digital strategies.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in advertising sales or a related field, with a focus on business development and territory management.
• Strong technical sales skills with ability to communicate marketing concepts to clients.
• Experience in negotiating contracts and closing deals successfully.
• Familiarity with digital marketing strategies and advertising platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new advertising clients.
• Manage existing client accounts while upselling additional advertising services to maximize revenue.
• Negotiate contracts and pricing with clients to ensure mutually beneficial agreements.
• Maintain accurate records of sales activities, client interactions, and pipeline management using CRM software.
• Provide exceptional customer service by addressing client inquiries and resolving issues promptly.

Skills

Advertising sales

Business development

Territory management

Negotiation

CRM usage

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Position

Advertising Sales Executive

Job Type

Full-time

Work Location

In person

Pay

$45,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Overview

We are seeking a motivated and results-driven Advertising Sales Representative to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and managing client relationships, promoting our print and digital advertising solutions, and driving sales growth within your designated territory. The ideal candidate will possess strong business development skills and a passion for helping clients achieve their marketing goals through effective advertising strategies.

Duties

• Identify and pursue new advertising clients.
• Manage existing client accounts while upselling additional advertising services to maximize revenue.
• Negotiate contracts and pricing with clients to ensure mutually beneficial agreements.
• Maintain accurate records of sales activities, client interactions, and pipeline management using CRM software.
• Provide exceptional customer service by addressing client inquiries and resolving issues promptly.

Experience

• Proven experience in advertising sales or a related field, with a focus on business development and territory management.
• Strong technical sales skills with the ability to effectively communicate marketing concepts to clients.
• Experience in negotiating contracts and closing deals successfully.
• Familiarity with digital marketing strategies and advertising platforms is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with clients quickly.
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.

If you have great sales skills and a desire to succeed, then you may be the right candidate. CityScene Media Group - publisher of central Ohio's best-read magazines - has an opening for an experienced sales representative. CMG magazines have a 25+ year reputation of excellence and are mailed to residents throughout the area. The ideal candidate will build relationships with business owners/professionals to help them market and brand their services with CityScene print and digital products. We are looking for someone with the right personality to join our energetic, winning team in our Dublin Road location. Preview the digital versions of the award-winning magazines online: www.cityscenecolumbus.com

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation Package

• Bonus opportunities
• Salary plus commission
• Uncapped commission