Advertising Consultant - 0001012S
Description
The Columbus Telegram is evolving rapidly, and this could be your chance to join us as an Advertising Consultant.
A Telegram Advertising Consultant's primary focus is on selling print and digital marketing solutions to companies within a solid list of accounts, while generating leads and new prospects. You will be asked to achieve sales quotas through creative sales strategies, performing extensive client discovery interviews, meeting with decision makers, listening and documenting clients' marketing needs/ concerns, and recommending appropriate solutions.
Telegram Advertising Consultants must understand basic marketing principles and have a desire to continually learn about new products and solutions within our industry.
Qualifications
Position Requirements
- Sales experience or appropriate academic achievement.
- Ability to work well in a dynamic, fast-changing environment that requires a high degree of multi-tasking.
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently.
- Cold-calling and lead generation capabilities.
- Effective negotiation and closing skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to provide post-sale support and problem solving as needed.
- Effective use of PC including Microsoft Office.
- Familiarity with billing systems and order entry systems a plus.
- Passion for making a difference in our community.
- Must have reliable vehicle and valid driver’s license.
As a division of LEE Enterprises, we are proud to reward your efforts with a base salary + commission program and a comprehensive benefits program including: Medical/ dental/ vision and life insurance options; vacation, sick and holiday pay; 401K retirement plan; flexible work schedule.
To apply, please log on to http://www.columbustelegram.com/workhere
We are a drug-free workplace and all applicants considered for employment must pass a post-offer drug and background screening prior to commencing employment. EOE.
Job
: Sales and Marketing
Primary Location
: Nebraska-Columbus-The Columbus Telegram - Columbus, NE
Organization
: The Columbus Telegram
Schedule
: Full-time