Sales Development Associate – Marketing Solutions

USA TODAY Co., Inc.; Fort Myers (FL); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Health, dental & vision coverage

401(k) with company match

PTO & paid holidays

Structured onboarding

Career progression opportunities

Ongoing coaching

Job summary

USA TODAY Co., Inc. is seeking a Sales Associate – Marketing Solutions in Fort Myers, FL, offering a hybrid work setup and exposure to LocaliQ’s digital marketing solutions.

You’ll focus on prospecting, pipeline creation, and supporting open territories, working with Sales Leaders and Account Executives to drive qualified opportunities. In this entry role you’ll build core sales fundamentals, learn LocaliQ’s solutions, CRM tooling, and lead qualification processes, with coaching and growth

Qualifications

• Experience in a deadline-driven environment is preferred.
• Experience using CRM systems such as Salesforce is preferred.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail are required.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain prospect lists in Salesforce and other sources.
• Conduct outbound prospecting via calls, email, social selling, and referrals.
• Secure qualified meetings and discovery conversations for Account Executives.
• Develop daily prospecting plans to achieve activity and opportunity goals.
• Support open territories and hand off opportunities to the sales team.
• Maintain accurate data in Salesforce and other systems.
• Collaborate with Sales Leaders and cross-functional partners to grow territory.
• Represent LocaliQ professionally and build relationships with decision-makers.
• Participate in coaching and training to prepare for future advancement.

Skills

Customer service mindset

Strong verbal and written comms

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Education

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office Suite

Email / CRM systems

Job description

USA TODAY Co., Inc. is seeking a Sales Associate – Marketing Solutions in Fort Myers, FL, offering a hybrid work setup and exposure to LocaliQ’s digital marketing solutions.

You’ll focus on prospecting, pipeline creation, and supporting open territories, working with Sales Leaders and Account Executives to drive qualified opportunities. In this entry role you’ll build core sales fundamentals, learn LocaliQ’s solutions, CRM tooling, and lead qualification processes, with coaching and growth