Are you a fantastically optimistic and cheerful soul that enjoys making people’s days better? We are looking for a dynamic sales representative with prior proven outside sales experience. The ideal candidate will be responsible for using their industry/product knowledge to build on the trusted EASTside Magazine brand, acquire new clients, and maintain customer relationships. The candidate should feel comfortable working in a deadline-oriented and people-first environment in a creative, fun team atmosphere. We are looking to hire an important team member that will be in charge of growing and sharing the EASTside spirit of goodness around Austin and the world! You must like to have fun because we love what we do!
Responsibilities:
- Identify new marketing and sales opportunities.
- Meet or exceed revenue goals by selling advertising packages as a B2B sales rep.
- Develop and implement sales strategies for print and digital advertising platforms.
- Build and maintain relationships with current and potential clients.
- Correctly document client interaction and information accurately in CRM.
- Understand company policies, including financial, production, and editorial policies, and communicate them to clients.
- Ensure advertiser satisfaction through quality assurance and frequent follow-up.
- Work with advertisers and our production team to manage print and online advertising campaigns.
- Communicate, coordinate, and schedule ad changes for clients as needed.
- Prospect through networking events and attend EASTside Magazine signature events.
Qualifications:
- Two years experience in a related field preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to travel within Austin
Skills + Strengths:
- Intrinsically motivated to work independently, yet still be a team player
- Comfortable with sales coaching and receiving feedback
- Manage a workload of multiple projects and competing sales deadlines
- Goal-oriented and dependable
- Professional personality and appearance
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent customer service and relationship building skills
- Consistently follow up before and after client interactions
- Persistence and overcoming adversity in leads/prospects
- Creative thinker and an optimistic problem-solver
- Attention to detail and good organizational skills
- Passion for excellence, self-driven, solution-oriented, and efficient
- Proficient in MS Office Suite programs: Word, Excel, Outlook as well as Social Media and CRM applications.
BENEFITS:
-Very Generous Commission/Bonus Structure + Small Base Salary
– Work for a company that values and prioritizes family, health, and freedom.
– Join an amazing team that works hard together, and often adventures together! We’re grateful to wake up every morning to create something meaningful together.
Full-time or Part-time options are available.
Location is Central East Austin and vicinity.
Email resume and why you love sales to info@eastsideatx.com
