Media Sales Executive - Akron, United States - Akron Life Magazine

    Akron Life Magazine
    Akron Life Magazine Akron, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Description

    Are you passionate about sales and media?

    Baker Media Group/Akron Life Magazine is seeking dynamic and driven Account Executives to join our team. In this role, you'll represent our award magazine and digital media.

    Responsibilities

    • Meet or exceed revenue goals by selling advertising packages as an outside sales rep.
    • Prospect through networking events and cold calling.
    • Build and maintain relationships with current and potential clients.
    • Correctly document client interaction and information accurately in CRM system.
    • Understand company policies, including financial, production, and editorial policies, and communicate them to clients.
    • Attend relevant trade shows and Akron Life signature events.

    Must Haves

    • Two years experience in a related field preferred

    Skills and Strengths

    • Intrinsically motivated to work independently yet still be a team player
    • Comfortable with sales coaching and receiving feedback as required
    • Manage a workload of multiple projects and competing sales deadlines
    • Goal-oriented and dependable
    • Strong verbal communication skills
    • Excellent customer service and relationship building skills
    • Persistence: Not every customer is going to be a sale. Being able to bounce back if you lose a sale will be key for this job.
    • Oh—and last but not least, have a passion for excellence

    Benefits

    • Compensation plan is salary plus commission for the first year, then commission only.
    • Comprehensive health benefits for employees, flexible work environment, holidays and personal days
    • Family-owned
    • Key culture competencies include being a self-motivated, resourceful problem-solver with a "we're all in this together" attitude who is also willing to pitch in and answer the phone. Team member must be dependable, efficient in his or her work and have an innovative mindset.
    • We promote from within, so there are opportunities for growth and advancement

    Evaluations and Outcomes

    • The position will be evaluated after 90 days with quarterly reviews.

    Environmental Requirements

    • Mainly out of the office meeting with clients
    • Driving regularly
    • May be required to lift up to thirty (30) pounds
    • Flexible in working extended hours

    Job Type: Full-time

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