Advertising Sales Representative

This is a Full Time Job

Advertising Sales Representatives, sometimes called Account Executives, are responsible for identifying potential clients and developing new businesses through networking and cold calling. When meeting with a potential client, the sales representative presents information about all of the advertising services offered and how it can help grow the potential client's business. Other duties include preparing media kits / sales presentations, negotiating and closing deals, entering sales orders, writing commercial copy, preparing reports and following up with clients and potential clients.

WLIR-FM is seeking highly competitive and motivated recent college graduates and recognized top advertising sales performers with three to five years sales experience to join our team.

Requirements:
• Top performer with a track record of over-achieving goals
• Superb interpersonal, communication and listening skills with the ability to build relationships
• Highly competitive, resourceful and able to overcome challenges
• Ability to speak persuasively in a one-on-one or group setting
• Familiar with advertising / marketing principals, the media landscape and emerging technologies
• Appreciation for process, performance measurement and a results-oriented sales approach
• Ability to prospect new clientele by networking, cold calling, canvassing or referrals
• Bachelor's Degree