Classified Advertising & Obituary Specialist Job at Lotus Media Group, Llc i

Lotus Media Group - Classified Advertising & Obituary Specialist

If you are looking for a challenging career that pays you to exceed your goals while helping our clients succeed, we could be the company for you. The News-Review is seeking a qualified professional to fill a full-time key sales position in our Classified department.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
 Answer telephone inquiries for placement of classified advertising.
 Process classified advertising orders and input ad copy by phone.
 Take an active role in our Private Party accounts, obtain new clients and aid in development of new programs and sales specials geared toward building revenue.
 Complete weekly outside sales calls with your top advertisers. Develop target list weekly from competitive advertising sites. 
 Be willing and able to serve all customers and clients.
 Develop a solid client base and continuously target new clientele through outbound calls while remaining compliant with FCC rules and regulations.
 Adhere to all deadlines for advertising placement and changes.
 Achieve monthly sales goals.

THE RIGHT CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
 Previous sales experience
 Strong prospecting, presentation, and selling skills
 The ability to work on their own and manage a sales territory
 Strong consultative sales ability
 Proficient computer and internet skills
 Be responsible for serving businesses and individual client needs
 Possess a high level of organizational skills, multi-tasking, and be able to work within a team environment
 Be a highly motivated positive person who is willing to make outbound calls to prospective customers
 Must maintain professional appearance and attitude.

Benefits include: 401k, Medical and Dental Insurance paid, YMCA Membership, and Aflac (employee paid).

Lotus Media Group is an equal opportunity employer.