Sales Associate Position Available In Lee, Florida

Sales Associate
Req #44540
Fort Myers, FL, USA

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  Job Description
  Posted Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 10:00 PM
  |Current Gannett Employees- Please ensure you are using our abbreviated process on the internal Careers site by logging into Dayforce through OKTA| Gannett Co.

, Inc. (

NYSE:

GCI) is a diversified media company with expansive reach at the national and local level dedicated to empowering and enriching communities. We seek to inspire, inform, and connect audiences as a scalable, growth focused media and digital marketing solutions company. We endeavor to deliver essential content, marketing solutions, and experiences for curated audiences, advertisers, consumers, and stakeholders by leveraging our diverse teams and suite of products to enrich the local communities and businesses we serve. Our current portfolio of trusted media brands includes the

USA TODAY

NETWORK, comprised of the national publication, USA TODAY, and local media organizations in the United States, and Newsquest, a wholly-owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom. Our digital marketing solutions brand, LocaliQ, uses innovation and software to enable small and medium-sized businesses to grow, and

USA TODAY NETWORK

Ventures, our events division, creates impactful consumer engagements, promotions, and races. Gannett open roles are featured on various external job boards. When applying to a position at Gannett, you should be completing an application on via Job postings directing you to complete an application on other external sites may not be valid. To connect with us, visit The Sales Associate plays a key supporting role within the local sales team, serving as a point of contact for new client setup, sales enablement, media planning, and day-to-day administrative needs. This role is essential in driving operational efficiency, supporting revenue-generating activities, and enhancing client engagement through timely and accurate support.

Key Responsibilities:

Client Onboarding & Account Setup:

Serve as the primary point of contact for setting up new client accounts, including providing billing guidance, sharing the credit application link, and coordinating payment option communications.

Sales Resources & Enablement:

Act as a resource for sales essentials including case studies, rate cards, sales guidelines, and required forms. Submit custom insights and sales enablement requests on behalf of the team.

Market & Client Research:

Conduct readership and market insights research and clean up client-provided data files for match-back requests (1-2 per week).

Data Validation & CRM Compliance:

Review prospect lists provided by Account Executives to validate data and ensure compliance with Rules of Engagement using Salesforce.

Media Planning & Event Support:

Assist with media planning and provide support for local market events, trade shows, and sales collateral such as flyers and one-sheets.

Leadership Support:

Provide administrative and sales support to the Market Leader and/or General Manager as needed.

Account Management:

Manage up to 20 small accounts, as needed.

Qualifications:

1-3 years of experience in sales support, marketing, or media preferred
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (especially PowerPoint and Excel)
Familiarity with Salesforce or similar CRM systems a plus
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Benefits
Our benefits package is made with a focus on well-being and daily life. Options include healthcare coverage for employees and their families, Dental, Vision, HAS, FSA, Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, 401k, and more. We believe in work-life balance. In this role, you will enjoy a generous PTO Time off package, including Company Paid Holidays.