OPENINGS FOR 11/18/2009
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* ADVERTISING – CLASSIFIED INSIDE SALES REPRESENTATIVE (Math, Spelling, Typing 45 wpm): In a call center environment, responsible for maximizing revenue (including online) through the sales and service of advertising customers. Answers telephone calls in a prompt and pleasant manner, solicits orders for advertising over the phone, consistently makes outbound sales calls, takes ads for publication, provides accurate information to customers regarding advertising products, policies and rates. High school diploma required; some college preferred. Two to five years of responsible sales or marketing experience required. Knowledge of competitive media and marketing research is a plus. Must be able to type 45 wpm and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. Basic PC skills and ability to perform in a deadline-driven environment are essential. Work schedule is Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. POSTING DATE: 11/18/2009
ADVERTISING – PREPRINT ACCOUNT RELATIONSHIP SPECIALIST (Math, Spelling, Typing 40 wpm): Provides sales support, coordination and assistance to major preprint accounts. Processes preprint, ROP and other advertising orders. Provides customer service, billing fulfillment, communicates initiatives with other departments and assists manager with special projects as needed. Candidates must have good communication, organization, customer service, mathematical and data entry skills. Must be able to juggle multiple tasks and competing priorities while working in a deadline-driven environment. Requires strong detail orientation, effective problem-solving skills and ability to demonstrate initiative in developing new business. Some college preferred. One year administrative experienced required, preferably within a marketing or sales environment. Work schedule is Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. POSTING DATE: 11/13/2009
ADVERTISING – ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE (Spelling, Math): Sells advertising schedules based on advertisers' marketing needs. Sells all products in The State Media Company's portfolio (print and online) to achieve revenue goals by: developing and servicing existing, new and inactive accounts in assigned territory; maintaining awareness of local competitive conditions; and improving market share. Requirements include two to five years of responsible experience in sales or marketing, preferably with a media company. College degree preferred. Candidates must have excellent sales, customer relations and communication skills and must be able to present creative marketing solutions, get advertisers to commit to campaigns, process paperwork, perform basic mathematical calculations, and follow ads from creation to publication to meet or exceed customer expectations. Must demonstrate ability to organize individual work activities, as well as to contribute in a team-based environment. Knowledge of competitive media and marketing research is a plus. Work schedule is Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. POSTING DATE: 10/17/2009
