Advertising Sales Rep

Job Location

Job Location : Cynthiana, KY, Hybrid
Red Bank, NJ

The Cynthiana Democrat has an immediate opening for an Outside Advertising Sales Representative. This position will be responsible for growing existing accounts and securing new accounts for the weekly publication (3,885 circulation) and Harrison Shopper while building long‑term business relationships within the Cynthiana, Georgetown, Frankfort and Lexington, Ky. business communities. Cynthiana is about 30 miles north of Lexington and 60 miles south of Cincinnati. The Cynthiana Democrat can also be found online at www.cynthianademocrat.com.

Qualifications

Proven track record in sales preferred

Degree in marketing or advertising a plus, but not a requirement

Must be computer proficient

Be knowledgeable about advertising and marketing as it relates to the newspaper business

Proven organizational and interpersonal skills

Demonstration of high energy level and self-motivation

Demonstration of team‑oriented behavior

Desire to advance and willingness to accept expanding, sometimes changing, responsibilities, duties and accountability

Above average skills in language, math, reasoning ability and customer service

Ability to understand and live with deadline driven business

Must have reliable transportation, automobile insurance and cell phone

Essential Functions

Travel throughout assigned territory to service existing account list and develop new customers

Develop sales ideas to help create new sources of revenue

Meet or exceed monthly, quarterly and annual sales goals

Listen to customers’ needs and advise them in effective use of advertising

Maintain knowledge of advertising rates, current circulation and competing media

Assist in collections

Provide proofs to clients as requested

Perform all other duties as specified by the Advertising Manager

Make cold‑calls and prepare sales presentations in an ongoing effort to develop new business

Report daily sales activity on call sheets to advertising manager

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