Entry Level - Inside Sales Representative

Neighborhood: Edison Park/ Jefferson Park
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: 25K + Commission & Benefits

Summary
The Telephone Sales Representative is responsible for prospecting and selling print advertising to a large list of current and potential advertisers for an agricultural magazine.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
These duties include, but are not limited to, the following: (Other duties may be assigned.)
• Maintain and develop current client contacts and relationships.
• Develop and recommend marketing/promotional strategies to assist advertisers in maximizing wholesale/retail sales volume, profitability, and customer satisfaction.
• Coordinate, plan, and implement sales strategy with knowledge and cooperation of district counterparts.
• Communicate account details and strategy with internal team members
Education/Skills/Professional Experience
These qualifications include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Confident, self starter, “go getter”
• Minimum of 1-2 years of inside sales experience with a proven track record of success.
• Must be organized and persistent
• Basic knowledge of agriculture
• Pleasant and persuasive telephone manners
• Knowledge of MS Office with emphasis on Publisher, Excel and Power Point.
Reports to the Senior VP Sales
You must send a cover letter and resume with salary requirements to be considered.
25K + Commission & Benefits
Location: Park Ridge, IL Contact: rmurray@farmjournal.com