Multimedia Sales Executive

In this role you will serve asa Multimedia Sales Executive within our advertising team. The sales executive is responsible for selling multimedia advertising into Aiken Communications portfolio of products; exceeding monthly and quarterly sales goals within an assigned territory or client list; developing new business through extensive sales calls and conducting sales assessments; and providing quality service to advertising clients.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as outside salesperson within designated sales team with primary duties of daily selling and account management primarily through consistent outbound sales activity and in-person meetings
• Serve as an outside seller by conducting need analyses presenting in-person sales proposals and holding regular client meetings to drive revenue growth
• Collaborate with clients to develop recruitment advertising strategies leveraging multiple platforms such as online job boards social media print media and targeted digital campaigns.
• Focus will be on acquisition of new business and/or long-term contracts
• Achieve assigned monthly sales goals by upselling prospecting and developing new business opportunities
• Participation in sales of specialized or targeted products such as sticky notes magazines digital advertising search engine marketing etc.
• Growing number of active accounts within the assigned territory or client list
• Increase financial investment per client over a period of time
• Generate and follow-up on sales leads; identify key decision makers
• Create multimedia advertising proposals for prospective customers as needed
• Collaborate with product specialists in presenting needs-based solutions to clients
• Work with staff designers to generate concepts and ensure message accuracy for advertising creative for respective clients
• Track all prospecting efforts and sales in Hubspot CRM tool
• Develop detailed and customized sales plans for clients to meet individual business goals and growth objectives
• Attend staff and sales team meetings as required
• Represent Aiken Communications and The Post and Courier at company events or at community events and/or networking opportunities as needed

• Perform other duties as requested by management

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Marketing Communications Business or a related field or equivalent professional experience
• 1-2 years experience in sales preferably in recruitment advertising digital media or a related field
• Dependable transportation and a valid South Carolina drivers license and proof of insurance.

• Strong understanding of digital advertising recruitment strategies and the talent acquisition landscape. Proven track record of excellence in sales/sales support

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Strong and persuasive verbal and written communication skills
• Strong ability to handle objections and negotiate effectively
• Proven adaptability in dynamic fast-paced environments

• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Strong presentation skills interpersonal problem solving and customer service skills also required
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite; including Word Excel and PowerPoint

Physical Requirements: Close eye work continuous sitting constant walking standing light to moderate lifting 15-30 pounds (per safety policy).