Multimedia Sales Executive (MMSE)
Multimedia Sales Executive (MMSE)
The Augusta Chronicle, now partnered with Gate House Media one of the largest media publishing companies in the country, is looking for a Multimedia Sales Executive to join our team to manage the day-to-day operations of locally assigned accounts, and develop and present audience based, multimedia sales campaigns to meet the diversified needs of our customers and maximize customer ROI.
This position provides an excellent base salary plus commission and additional rewards for achieving monthly goals. Come join our Team!
Sales Planning, Performance And Preparation
• Understand and maintain in-depth knowledge of both print and digital products and able to discuss both with ease.
• Participate and meet all sales activity and training expectations.
• Effectively prepare a needs analysis and propose strong campaign based on findings.
• Build proposals for businesses from the smallest campaign to the most complex to meet customer needs and deliver results needed to maintain customer current program and build to new programs to meet new needs.
• Able to work well under pressure and thrive on developing new revenue.
• Overcome objections professionally and creatively.
• Meet monthly minimum standards of performance.
• Maintain necessary reports for advertiser's campaigns.
• Possess knowledge of local market trends and competitors.
• Ability to prospect new business via cold calling and other prospecting techniques including social media where applicable.
• Computer and software experience with MS Office programs including Excel, Powerpoint, and Word.
• Must possess a valid state driver's license and reliable transportation.
Customer Service
• Maintain a superior level of customer service.
Professionalism
• Able to effectively communicate thoughts and ideas in person, over the phone and in writing/email.
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Sales, Marketing or Business preferred; or equivalent work experience in media-related business
Experience Or Training:
Minimum of one-year sales experience, preferably in outside sales. Prior experience in digital marketing sales highly desirable.
Comprehensive benefits package including:
• Medical & Dental Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401(k)
• Personal time off - PTO
• Paid holidays
GateHouse Media and all subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and value diversity in our workplace.