Salesperson

Professional Sports Publications; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 58,500 - 71,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Awesome sales incentives

Job summary

Professional Sports Publications in Scottsdale is seeking a motivated Inside Sales Rep to sell advertising space in professional team game day programs and yearbooks. Ideal candidates should have at least 3 years of inside sales experience and thrive in a competitive environment. The job requires strong communication skills as you will be interacting with top-level executives.

The compensation includes a starting salary of $65,000 per year with additional commissions. Benefits include health insurance and paid time off. A fun work environment with competitive incentives is also offered.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 3 years of inside sales experience.
• Self-motivated and goal-oriented.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.

Responsibilities

• Sell advertising space within professional team game day programs.
• Build relationships with business owners across the nation.
• Participate in ongoing training designed to optimize sales.

Skills

Inside sales experience

Outgoing personality

Comfortable on the phone

Education

College degree in any concentration

Job description

7272 E Indian School Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 Suite #104

The Job at a Glance:

Our Inside Sales Reps sell advertising space within professional team game day programs and yearbooks sold inside the stadiums and appear on the official team websites. These include over 100 professional sports franchises in the NFL, NBA, MLB and NHL, as well as the top 500 College Football and Basketball teams in the country. Knowledge of sports is a plus. The ideal candidate must be comfortable on the phone and able to converse professionally with top level executives at major businesses and corporations. Reps go through an extensive and on-going training program designed to optimize sales. No lead generation is required. Qualified leads are provided enabling Reps to focus on the sales and closing cycle and establishing relationships with clients.

Compensation:

We provide a professional environment with competitive compensation and benefits package commensurate with experience and performance. Our compensation is a starting salary of $65,000 per year based on experience. Additional commissions can be earned above and beyond as well. Additionally, we offer employee benefits which include: employer contributed medical premiums for both employee and dependents, Health Savings Account (HSA), and paid time off.

What We Are Looking For / Elements of the Job:

• MUST HAVE AT LEAST 3 YEARS INSIDE SALES EXPERIENCE. We want to work with money-motivated go getters who are confident in their ability to succeed in a high pressure work environment.
• Able to thrive in a competitive environment that fosters results.
• Enjoys challenges, incentives and rewards.
• You must love talking to people, as this job requires you to be on the phone constantly. You will spend your time making contact and building relationships with business owners all over the nation.
• Leads are provided for our Inside Sales Representatives so they can focus on making the sale and closing the deal vs spending their time prospecting.
• Our Inside Sales Representatives thrive on competition. We have created a unique work atmosphere that fosters results while still maintaining a casual, fun feel.
• We are looking for someone who loves a challenge. Professional Sports Publications training program is designed to be an ongoing process with a helpful management team that is invested in the success of each of our reps.
• Work hard, play hard mentality; we reward our employees with fun incentives and a competitive pay structure.

Qualifications:

• Self motivated – Our Inside Sales Representatives are goal oriented and understand that their hard work results in financial success.
• Outgoing, sociable, and fun – you pride yourself on being able to strike up a conversation with just about anyone.
• Able to handle a fast paced work environment and adapt quickly to change.
• Our Inside Advertising Sales Representatives must be comfortable conducting business over the phone.
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• The opportunity to talk sports with clients.
• Awesome incentives for both sales made and referrals.
• Incentives include (but are not limited to): Quarterly sales incentives for company trips to resorts in Jamaica, Cancun, Miami, Puerto Rico and many more! Monthly sales incentives for financial bonuses, tickets to sporting events & concerts, etc. Officewide social events including company happy hours, bowling, BBQs, basketball tournaments, boat cruises and more.
• Uncapped commissions for unlimited earning potential, and opportunity for advancement.
• There is a great work/life balance because this is not a “take your work home” type of job.

Company:

Professional Sports Publications is an authorized sales agent for the premier publishers of high quality sports and other publications. Our portfolio includes over 500 colleges, universities, athletic conferences and professional sports franchises nationwide. We specialize in the development and production of game programs, yearbooks and annuals covering all sports and special events. We strive to develop and produce quality sports publications that meet the needs of our clients. Our publications assist our clients in promoting themselves and their sports programs to fans, students, alumni, the media and the general public. We offer a wide range of services including advertising sales, layout, graphics and production. Our staff possesses the necessary expertise and technical background to assist our clients in developing quality, cost effective publications or improving existing ones.

Professional Sports Publications is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

Professional Sports Publications will consider college graduates who possess a degree in any concentration or major. We encourage applicants of all ages and experience, as we do not discriminate on the basis of an applicant's age.