Flagship Publishing is hiring an Advertising Account Manager in Windsor, Colorado to help with advertising sales for our three statewide magazines: Colorado Life, Nebraska Life and Utah Life.
Job Duties:
> Prospect, pitch, follow-up and close sales to advertising clients such as businesses and non-profit organizations.
> Research clients and learn to communicate in effective ways specific to every client.
> While managing multiple lists for all three magazines, manage and follow-up on prior conversations, listen to their needs and ensure the sale can be closed.
> Communicate with prospective and existing clients through phone, mail, email and in-person (post-pandemic).
> Work with the editorial team to prospect new advertising clients and pair ads with editorial.
> Brainstorm and pitch special sections to ensure goals are reached.
> Remain organized to ensure every stone is turned, every person has been communicated with and goals can be met.
> Generate accurate sales reports and forecasts.
> Engage with team members and management on sales, goals and strategies.
> Other duties as assumed, assigned and developed as you grow in our company.
Skills & Qualifications:
> Professional organizational habits
> Excellent writing skills (email, mail, etc.)
> Excellent phone communication/sales skills
> Daily drive to succeed
> Creative problem-solving skills
> A demonstrated understanding of sales processes and techniques
> Passion for print publications
> Motivation to learn, succeed and grow every day
> Flexibility in hours
> Willing to work as a team
> Technology savvy
> Read, learn and know the magazines inside and out
> Sales experience preferred but not required
> Microsoft Office: Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.
> Bachelor’s or associate’s degree in business administration, sales, marketing, integrated communications, journalism, advertisings sales, media studies or related degree
Pay & Benefits:
$40,000-$60,000 per year in a mix of base + commission. We offer company-sponsored retirement, vacation, holidays, paid sick time, maternity leave and continuing education reimbursement.
To apply, email cover letter, resume and three references to careers@flagshippublishing.com.
https://www.flagshippublishing.com/careers
*Application deadline: June 4, 2021.