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Multi Media Sales Consultant

Employer
Forum Communications Company
Location
Red Wing, Minnesota
Salary
Depends on experience.

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Industry
Marketing and Advertising
Role
Sales
Job Type
Long-Term
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

RiverTown Multimedia is seeking a successful, experienced Multimedia Sales Consultant who possesses the knowledge and drive to help local businesses increase market share through real time solutions and products that deliver superior results. This position is responsible for developing and increasing digital revenue by generating new business for RiverTown Multimedia. This will include both project based and regular sales efforts. We have multiple positions available for areas near Hastings, MN and Ellsworth, WI.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Actively prospect for new accounts in assigned and unassigned markets.
  • Follow-up on all prospects, account leads, inquiries and assigned accounts in a timely fashion.
  • Prepare list of prospects from other competing markets/ products and inactive accounts.
  • Inform all clients about products being offered.
  • Make appointments; handle correspondence in written, oral and electronic form.
  • Assist on 4-legged sales calls with RTM sales consultants.
  • Sell advantages of RTM digital products and propose programs to current and prospective clients.
  • Obtain pertinent information concerning prospect’s past and current advertising for use in sales presentation.
  • Analyze clients’ needs, use consultative selling techniques and up-sell products
  • Determine rates and calculate total charge for customer.
  • Process orders from clients, including typing advertisement into the computer system, preparing layout when needed, taking payments and marking for follow up.
  • Meet established revenue goals.
  • Assist and train current RTM personnel in the Digital category.
  • Conduct digital seminars for RTM, follow up on leads and successfully close sales.
  • Comply with all forms and orders necessary to facilitate accurate advertising orders.
  • Know and follow all of the policies and procedures inherent to the advertising and production departments.
  • Monitor payments and help collect past due amounts.
  • Assist in creation and sales of innovative and aggressive programs and revenue-generating concepts.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree or five years successful sales experience in digital/newspaper advertising sales and/or equivalent combination of digital education and experience.
  • Basic computer skills, with heavy emphasis on digital product lines in SEM, SEO, Display, Geo Fencing, etc., along with strong competency on a networked Windows PC platform.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Highly motivated and organized.
  • Contagious desire to learn, excel and succeed.
  • Valid driver's license with a driving record that is insurable by the company.
  • Must have a reliable vehicle with an acceptable level of insurance coverage

Company

At Forum Communications Company, our legacy is deeply rooted in harnessing the power of communication to connect and inform people in the communities we serve. Since 1917, everything we do is driven by creating and sharing information, ideas and insights.

Today, we’re a leading media and technology company that’s home to a family of people whose passion and purpose is fueled by collaboration and innovation. We believe in supporting each other, working hard towards common goals and having fun.

Come for the perks: Excellent employee culture, competitive pay, comprehensive benefits package, generous paid time off (PTO), paid holidays and paid time off for birthday, 401(k), company-paid volunteer time, health and wellness initiatives, paid parental and pregnancy disability leave. 

Stay for the people: Family-owned and operated since 1917, development and growth opportunities, inclusive and creative culture, safe working environment, employees of all ages and backgrounds, positive collaboration.

Do what you love and you will never work a day in your life. 

Company info
Telephone
701-241-5564
Location
101 5th St N
Fargo
ND
58102
US

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