An Outside Sales Representative represents and sells products or services on behalf of a company. Recruits new customers, presents information to demonstrate product value and persuade buyers, negotiates prices, confirms sales agreements, and works to meet company sales goals. Meets with customers directly, and travels to generate new sales and maintain contact with customers.
Outside Sales Representative The Ledger Independent/Champion Media About Us:
At Champion Media, our publications have a rich history of serving their communities for well over 100 years, providing news, entertainment, and a voice for the people who call these towns and cities "homes." In addition to print newspaper, we are proud of the innovative digital products and services we provide our readers and advertisers. Our digital channels allow us to connect with people in new and exciting ways, providing timely updates, breaking news, photo galleries, and video content across all devices. The Ledger Independent is looking for an Outside Sales Representative to join our team! This position will be responsible for prospecting new accounts, growing existing accounts, and informing clients of the benefits of advertising with us to help grow their business. Other responsibilities include meeting or exceeding monthly, quarterly, or annual sales goals and reporting sales activity. What's In It For You? Health Insurance or HSA Dental and Vision Insurance PTO Sick Time Short- and Long-Term Disability What Will I Be Doing? Sell advertising solutions in our newspapers, magazines, and special publications across print and digital. Generate new business through cold calling, networking, and community outreach. Build and maintain strong client relationships. Present strategic advertising solutions that meet client needs through layouts, design, sizes, and pricing. Collaborate with team to communicate client requests and modifications. Stay abreast of media trends and audience demographics. Strong follow up with clients to build trust and gain repeat business. Do I Have What It Takes? 2-3 years of sales experience in print or digital advertising Strong communication and interpersonal skills A Go Getter attitude Ability to travel throughout assigned territory. Champion Media provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This includes providing policies for reasonable accommodations. This policy applies to all employees and applicants, as well as contractors, interns, volunteers, and any others conducting business with or on behalf of Champion Media. It applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
