Inside Sales Representative

The West Central Tribune is seeking a motivated self-starter who wants to join our sales team. This position is responsible for developing and increasing print and digital revenue. The ability to help local businesses increase market share through real time solutions and products that deliver superior results.

Responsibilities:

• Support the West Central Tribune to increase revenue through project based and regular sales efforts.
• Support the Advertising Manager in project development and implementation.
• Organize preparations for project-related meetings, launch of new and ongoing projects.
• Assist with classified advertisement requests, via the phone, email and or walk in.
• Answering incoming phone calls, emails and walk ins in a professional manner.
• Ability to actively prospect for new accounts and develop business relationships.
• Follow-up on all prospects, account leads, inquiries and assigned accounts in a timely fashion.
• Represent the West Central Tribune in a positive and professional manner.
• Work with all personal and outside contacts to satisfy clients and achieve company goals.
• Ability to recognize new projects that will help local businesses increase market share and increase revenue.
• Identify area of improvement in special projects- assist in creating and implementing solutions.
• Data entry.
• Ability to come up with creative projects to help achieve company goals.
• Perform other duties assigned.

Position Requirements

• Previous marketing experience preferred but not required.
• Attention to detail and being accurate is essential.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to handle multiple projects at once as well as be willing to work on new projects.
• Strong phone, oral and written communication skills as well as an understanding of spreadsheets.
• Strong computer skills and understanding of social media.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong organizational, problem solving and time management skills.
• High level of initiative.
• Prompt and reliable attendance.

About the Organization
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, paid holidays and paid time off for birthday, 401(k), company-paid volunteer time, health and wellness initiatives, paid parental and pregnancy disability leave for qualifying employees.

Stay for the people:

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

EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.


This position is currently accepting applications.