Marketing Specialist- Indianapolis

ST Radio, Indianapolis; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarkes Tarzian in Indianapolis is seeking an entry-level Marketing Specialist, focusing on sales and service to new local business accounts. The ideal candidate will develop professional relationships, ensure effective communication with clients, and stay current with market trends.

A bachelor’s degree in marketing or a related field is preferred but not required. Strong communication skills and a professional appearance are essential, along with a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. The role offers opportunities to transition to a commission-based model after one year.

Qualifications

• Must be able to market and sell digital and broadcast marketing solutions to businesses.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Sales and service to new local business accounts.
• Responsible for the orderly flow of information from and to advertisers, agencies, and stations.
• Generate revenue to meet the station's budgetary requirements.

Skills

Sales and service skills

Excellent oral and written communication

Strong public speaking skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing or related field

Job description

Sarkes Tarzian is seeking an entry-level digital and broadcast Marketing Specialist. If you are a competitor, self-starter, team player, and want to work for a company that truly cares for its employees and the community, submit your resume and/or application to [e-mail]. Sarkes Tarzian is an equal-opportunity employer.

The staff at Sarkes Tarzian takes a collaborative approach to teaching marketing and sales in the media and entertainment industry. We make sure our Marketing Specialists are equipped with what they need to obtain the proper accounts that will make them successful in this role with commissions earned.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Sales and service to new local business accounts.
• Responsible for the orderly flow of information from and to advertisers, agencies, and stations.
• Responsible for obtaining the largest percentage of buys possible.
• Responsible for making presentations to advertisers and agencies including preparation of station and market research
• This position has the requirement of bringing in new local direct (which means no advertising agency is involved) as well as agency accounts to the station.
• Complete timely paperwork affecting accounts such as orders, avails and client correspondence and communicate daily with traffic, production, and sales management in order to expedite client needs.
• Participate in station training and follow through with research and independent studies in order to integrate the information.
• Keep current with the market through monitoring and study of competitive media. Report to management on market and account status with reports as required.
• Generate revenue to meet the stations and Marketing Specialist’s budgetary requirements.
• Build a book of business that will results in your personal commissions; with the goal of transitioning to a 100% commission-based model after one year, allowing staff to maximize earning potential.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, advertising or related field preferred, but not required.
• Must maintain a professional appearance and manner.
• Must be able to market and sell digital and broadcast marketing solutions to businesses.
• Excellent oral and written communication; strong public speaking skills.
• Able to direct/contain all elements of negotiation.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Be willing to learn the art of digital advertising, marketing and sales.
• College graduates who majored in Communications or Business are encouraged to apply.

Sarkes Tarzian, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.