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Sun Media Group
Location: Westerly, RI 02891 Document ID: AB304-38BK Posted on: 2017-08-0708/07/2017 Job Type: RegularJob Schedule:Full-time
Minimum Education: Not Specified2017-09-06
New Business Development Sales Executive
New Business Development Sales Executive
The Westerly Sun, Southern Rhode Island and Southeastern Connecticut’s leading multimedia company, is growing and looking for a talented New Business Development sales expert to provide optimal solutions for our advertisers. This individual should possess the ability to reach out to 50 businesses a day and communicate effectively with a wide range of organizational titles, as well as small business owners.
This position is responsible for meeting monthly sales goals by selling digital and print advertising to new and existing customers across multiple product lines, via outbound phone calls.
Position will be responsible for taking the lead in our Recruitment Sales efforts in print and online with community job boards, where outside sales calls will be needed.
Position will service existing classified advertising customers by upselling effective ad plans, reach out to renew expiring ads, and take new classified advertising.
Desired Experience
Knowledge of typing, spelling and punctuation. General office, computer software, clerical and administrative skills normally acquired through the completion of associates degree and 1 – 2 years of experience.
The Westerly Sun is an award-winning daily newspaper covering Westerly, Charlestown, Richmond and Hopkinton in Rhode Island, and Mystic, Stonington and North Stonington in Connecticut. In addition to our daily newspaper, 2 weekly publications offer saturation coverage in the surrounding communities. They are: The Express and The Mystic River Press. We reach over 100,000 readers in print, plus 100,000 more online in one of the most desirable regions in New England!
We offer a competitive base salary plus commission reaching $40,000 per year, paid vacation, full medical benefits and a 401K with company match.
Sun Media Group is an EOE
To apply, please include resume, cover letter & salary requirements and email to:
Karen L. Davis
Classified Advertising Manager
Record Journal / Sun Media Groups