Sales Professional - Advertising

Job DescriptionJoin One of the Fastest Growing Privately Held Media Companies in North America. We Are Recognized Year After Year for our Outstanding Growth, Positive Culture and Opportunity. * Rated 2019 Best Places to Work - Glassdoor * 2020 Graphics Excellence Awards * 2020 Great Place to Work Certified - Great Place to Work * Top Workplace 2019 - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel * Milwaukee's Coolest Offices 2020 * Best and Brightest Company to Work for in the Nation 2019 - The National Association for Business Resources About Us: Best Version Media (BVM) brings neighborhoods together by providing a superior quality professional publication that reflects the integrity, pride and prestige of the local communities we serve. We reach more readers than any other company in the industry by providing the highest quality magazines in the micro-targeted markets we proudly serve. We provide businesses the ability to target some of the most affluent and influential neighborhood markets in the US and Canada. In 2020 we will mail over 34 million magazines to residents across North America. Why Work with Best Version Media? * The need for businesses to be intentional about where they spend marketing dollars and what audience they want to be in front of is more important than ever. * We meet with clients using current technologies or in-person, both are effective for us. * Proven high growth industry that provides our Publishers with some of the highest commission and earnings in the industry. * The position has long-termed sustained revenue. This provides stability, income and prevents fluctuations. * Make a difference in the local community. * Our neighborhoods love to get our magazines and look forward to them arriving in the mail. * High level of autonomy and schedule flexibility. * We have a national award-winning culture that is family friendly, healthy and positive. * World class training program and support specific for our industry. * Established company since 2007 with a proven model and track record of success. * BVM provides a system for success that allows balance, continuity, authority, along with the ability to problem solve and find solutions. * Advancement and leadership opportunities are available in our growing organization. We operate in a dynamic culture based on professional will, compassionate heart and fun loving spirit all built on a foundation of humility. Responsibilities: We are looking for candidates that are energetic and motivated with an entrepreneurial spirit and mindset. Business-to-Business advertising sales role with responsibilities that include prospecting, scheduling appointments, meeting with business owners one-on-one (utilizing current virtual technologies or in-person). While the position affords flexibility and autonomy, we are specifically looking for candidates who can give a full time commitment to the position. Our Publishers also manage ongoing client relationships, and occasionally network within professional organizations. No industry specific or sales experience is required. However, if a person does have a background in sales or previous business ownership, that can be very helpful. If you have never done sales before, our training program specializes in getting a new Publisher going and supported the entire way. Training is conducted via live webcast by our company executives and productivity team who have been teaching our proven systems for over a decade. In select locations we also have Remote Account Executive positions available. Ideal Candidates Possess the Following: * Strong sales stamina: You are a motivating communicator with plenty of grit. * Action and results driven: You take the tools learned in training and make it happen. * Old school work ethic: You take what you've got, and create what you want. * Desire to make connections: You enjoy building relationships and helping others. * Ability to work independent and autonomously: You are also courageous enough to ask questions and learn from others Company Mission: Our Mission is to provide residents, niche-markets, and community leaders with an exciting, warm and effective means to communicate with one another. We create an exceptional environment and opportunity where an individual Publisher can excel to his or her fullest potential. BVM offers professional development initiatives that not only further their financial opportunity, but also have a strong focus on personal development programs that build character and virtue. Company Description BVM Awards in 2019: * 2019 Best Places to Work - Glassdoor * CEO of the Year - SVUS * TOP 50 CEOs Small/Mid Size Companies - Glass Door * CEO World Awards Top 50 * 2019 Great Place to Work Certified - Great Place to Work * Top Workplace 2019 - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel * Best and Brightest Company to Work for in the Nation 2019 National Association for Business ResourcesVM Awards in 2018: * 2018 Top Workplaces - The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel * 2018 Best and Brightest Company to WSDL2017