Sales Assistant Position Available In Worcester, Massachusetts

Sales Assistant
Req #44669
Virtual•
Worcester, MA, USA Job Description
Posted Tuesday, June 17, 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 MyApps| Gannett Co., Inc. (

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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

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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

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Ventures, our events division, creates impactful consumer engagements, promotions, and races. Gannett open roles are featured on various external job boards. When ing to a position at Gannett, you should be completing an application on . Job postings directing you to complete an application on other external sites may not be valid. Sales Assistant LOCALiQ is the marketing solution arm for the

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NETWORK, providing businesses the smarter way to reach local customers. As local marketing becomes more complex, LOCALiQ empowers local businesses with unique insights from 125 million consumers in our network of sites, apps and experiences and learnings from millions of local leads delivered each year. We couple that with end to end service from our experts using local marketing best practices proven across the country. LOCALiQ simplifies local marketing and provides our clients the confidence of growing. The Sales Assistant role requires a highly personable, intelligent individual who will serve as primary support for the Account Executive sales team. The incumbent will collaborate with multiple teams and advise upsell opportunities, assist in the creation of marketing presentation decks, and research relevant data and insights as it relates to opportunities. This role must have strong proficiency in communicating and presenting ideas to clients while leveraging the full portfolio of LOCALiQ, the leading digital marketing company in the country: SEO, SEM, Social Advertising, Display, Website, Print and more. We are dedicated to helping our clients grow locally, regionally and nationally based on their unique needs. As a Sales Assistant, you will: Be equipped with the region’s best marketing services and solutions, empowering you to deliver support to the sales team and their clients
Identify customer needs to develop and execute account plans and custom client solutions that differentiate LOCALiQ from competitors
Support the Account Executive team with pre and post-sale needs.
Actively assists Account Executives and sales team in strategizing, planning, and executing client programs that deliver results.
Proactively initiates projects as needed to support sales team.
Serves as primary contact with customers for assigned accounts.
Constantly communicates with account executives, sales team, and all internal departments to resolve issues as they pertain to strategy and execution. What you need to do to be successful in this role: Must be an organized individual with the ability to learn and adapt to new systems quickly
Assist in retaining, managing, and growing clients to build account revenue
You will identify and understand market potential, develop and execute sales strategies across multiple platforms
Have strong communication skills with the internal team and external clients
Build presentations and proposals that tell the right story
Conduct client check-ins, upsell/cross-sell accounts, and address client market share concerns
Utilize CRM (Salesforce) effectively and efficiently recording activity What you bring to the table: 2 to 3 years’ experience supporting a high acquisition, consultative organization
Aptitude or acumen for Digital Marketing
Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent practical experience
Competitive nature and a winning team spirit
Problem solver who thrives on challenges and can simplify the complex
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Willingness to continuously learn, try new things and adapt to change
Proficient in MS Office Suite including

Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook Benefits:

Outstanding Benefit options including: Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision, HAS, FSA, Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, 401K and more.
Generous PTO package including Company Paid Holidays
Energized and passionate team with a fun and flexible workplace The hourly rate for this role will range between $22.00 and $24.75. Base compensation is reflective of many factors, including, but not limited to, the market in which one lives/works, individual education level, skills, certifications and experience.

Note:

variable compensation is not reflected in these figures and based on the role, may be applicable. #LI-SD1 #LI-Remote Gannett Co., Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. As such, we will consider all qualified applicants for employment and do not discriminate in connection with employment decisions on the basis of an applicant or employee’s race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, personal appearance (including height and weight), sexual orientation, family responsibilities, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), education, genetic characteristics or information, political affiliation, military or veteran status or other classifications protected by applicable federal, state and local laws in the jurisdictions where Gannett employs employees. In addition, Gannett Co., Inc. will provide applicants who require a reasonable accommodation, as a result of an applicant’s disability or religion, to complete this employment application and/or any other process in connection with an individuals’ application for employment with Gannett Co., Inc. Applicants who require such accommodation should contact Gannett Co., Inc.’s Recruitment Department.