Advertising Sales Account Reps Job in Lancaster / Harrisburg / York 17608, Pennsylvania Us
Fly Magazine, Central PA's premier nightlife and entertainment guide is currently seeking advertising sales professionals for Outside Sales Account Rep positions
Job Purpose:
Account Reps serve customers by selling print advertising, creating customer ad campaigns, and working with the in-house art department to create monthly ads.
Duties:
Service Existing Clients
Newly hired account reps will be given an established territory with existing client accounts to maintain
* Advise clients on advertising campaigns and strategies
* Collect ad copy and work with in-house design team to produce print ads for clients
* Return designed ad proofs to clients for approval prior to publishing date
Pursue New Business
In addition to maintaining existing accounts, account reps will pursue new business through a combination of calling on seasonal clients, former clients and new prospects
* Consult with sales prospects on ad campaigns, strategies and goals
* Submit orders by completing client contracts and paperwork
* Maintain new clients through the duration of the ad program
Magazine Production
As part of a small hands-on team Account Reps also contribute to the magazine creation and production effort by working closely with the editorial and art teams
* Suggest story ideas and provide leads for future editorial features and stories
* Collect and relay general editorial information
Skills/Qualifications:
Successful Account Rep candidates will posses the following skills and traits:
* An ability to manage ones own schedule and meet deadlines
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Organizational skills to maintain client information and programs
* Be self-motivated in the pursuit of goals and objectives
* Be a team-player striving to achieve the goals of the magazine and company
* Be open to training and mentoring
* Sales experience helpful but not required
* Communications and marketing background helpful, but not required