Sales Associate

Gannett; West Palm Beach (FL); Remote; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company is seeking a Sales Associate to support the local sales team. This role involves client onboarding, sales enablement, and administrative tasks to enhance client engagement. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills and experience in sales support or marketing.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Dental and Vision Insurance

401k

Generous PTO

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in sales support, marketing, or media preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for setting up new client accounts.
• Conduct readership and market insights research.
• Manage up to 20 small accounts as needed.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Salesforce

Job description

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Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) is a diversified media company with expansive reach at the national and local level dedicated to empowering and enriching communities. We seek to inspire, inform, and connect audiences as a scalable, growth focused media and digital marketing solutions company. We endeavor to deliver essential content, marketing solutions, and experiences for curated audiences, advertisers, consumers, and stakeholders by leveraging our diverse teams and suite of products to enrich the local communities and businesses we serve. Our current portfolio of trusted media brands includes the USA TODAY NETWORK, comprised of the national publication, USA TODAY, and local media organizations in the United States, and Newsquest, a wholly-owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom. Our digital marketing solutions brand, LocaliQ, uses innovation and software to enable small and medium-sized businesses to grow, and USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures, our events division, creates impactful consumer engagements, promotions, and races. Gannett open roles are featured on various external job boards. When applying to a position at Gannett, you should be completing an application onGannett CareersviaDayforce.Job postings directing you to complete an application on other external sites may not be valid. To connect with us, visitwww.gannett.com

The Sales Associate plays a key supporting role within the local sales team, serving as a point of contact for new client setup, sales enablement, media planning, and day-to-day administrative needs. This role is essential in driving operational efficiency, supporting revenue-generating activities, and enhancing client engagement through timely and accurate support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Client Onboarding & Account Setup:
  Serve as the primary point of contact for setting up new client accounts, including providing billing guidance, sharing the credit application link, and coordinating payment option communications.
• Sales Resources & Enablement:
  Act as a resource for sales essentials including case studies, rate cards, sales guidelines, and required forms. Submit custom insights and sales enablement requests on behalf of the team.
• Market & Client Research:
  Conduct readership and market insights research and clean up client-provided data files for match-back requests (1–2 per week).
• Data Validation & CRM Compliance:
  Review prospect lists provided by Account Executives to validate data and ensure compliance with Rules of Engagement using Salesforce.
• Media Planning & Event Support:
  Assist with media planning and provide support for local market events, trade shows, and sales collateral such as flyers and one-sheets.
• Leadership Support:
  Provide administrative and sales support to the Market Leader and/or General Manager as needed.
• Account Management:
  Manage up to 20 small accounts, as needed.

Qualifications:

• 1–3 years of experience in sales support, marketing, or media preferred
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (especially PowerPoint and Excel)
• Familiarity with Salesforce or similar CRM systems a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Our benefits package is made with a focus on well-being and daily life. Options include healthcare coverage for employees and their families, Dental, Vision, HAS, FSA, Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, 401k, and more. We believe in work-life balance. In this role, you will enjoy a generous PTO Time off package, including Company Paid Holidays.

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Gannett Co., Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. As such, we will consider all qualified applicants for employment and do not discriminate in connection with employment decisions on the basis of an applicant or employee’s race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, personal appearance (including height and weight), sexual orientation, family responsibilities, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), education, genetic characteristics or information, political affiliation, military or veteran status or other classifications protected by applicable federal, state and local laws in the jurisdictions where Gannett employs employees. In addition, Gannett Co., Inc. will provide applicants who require a reasonable accommodation, as a result of an applicant’s disability or religion, to complete this employment application and/or any other process in connection with an individuals’ application for employment with Gannett Co., Inc. Applicants who require such accommodation should contact Gannett Co., Inc.’s Recruitment Department at [e-mail].