Now Hiring - Pittsburgh City Paper - Media And Communication Junior Advertising Sales Representative in Pittsburgh, PA

JUNIOR ADVERTISING SALES REPRESENTATIVE

This role requires a sales and marketing-minded individual who desires an exciting opportunity to earn uncapped commissions and focus on connecting the local Pittsburgh business owners and organizations with marketing strategies including print, digital, events, sponsorships and social media advertising. This person desires to work with a supportive team base and the passion to build the brand within the community.

This position requires a focus on acquisition of new clients to hit monthly goals set forth by the company. The ideal candidate is motivated and focused on revenue growth across all platforms with the intention of meeting and exceeding revenue goals.

Responsibilities:

• Business-to-Business (B2B) advertising sales
• Monitoring, analyzing, and proactively creating solutions to retain and grow revenue
• Prospecting, appointment setting, and virtual/in person presentations
• Developing creative marketing plans across print, sponsorships and digital that engage client's target audience
• Building prospect lists and canvassing the market to find new business opportunities
• Coordinating sales efforts with marketing programs
• Actively collaborating with manager to create dynamic plans and goals
• Answering client questions about products, prices and availability
• Maintaining client records and processing contracts

Requirements:

• A commitment to excellent customer service
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability and willingness to use CRM, book ads and oversee client's creative needs
• Knowledge of digital advertising including but not limited to display, SEM, SEO, video and social media platforms a plus
• Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Google Suite products
• Ability to multitask, manage multiple assignments and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, team-oriented environment
• Reliable transportation & driver's license

Pittsburgh City Paper is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)