Responsibilities:

• Identify and solicit new business through prospecting and cold calling; build and maintain a full pipeline of sales prospects while also being involved with client and station promotions
• Service and grow relationships in existing client base.
• Identify client/agency needs and develop persuasive proposals to meet needs and opportunities.
• Deliver creative and effective sales presentations.
• Participate in continual training and development opportunities
• Maintain client communication and ensures client satisfaction.
• Monitor competition to continually find new account leads.
• Negotiate rates based on Seven Mountains Media supply/demand inventory pricing.
• Work collaboratively with internal partners to drive revenue.
• Ensure prompt payments.
• Follow all company procedures for preparing orders, resolving billing issues, submitting regular reports regarding sales, pipeline lists, forecasts and competitive analysis.
• Generate revenue while meeting and/or exceeding established sales targets.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Google products and social networking platforms is valuable but not required
• Adept at prospecting and using effective consultative selling principles and practices
• Strong client service relationship-building skills
• Ability to plan and organize, set priorities and multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Negotiation and closing proficiency
• Persuasive communication skills: verbal, written and presentation
• Independent; self-motivated; competitive; assertive
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Understanding of market dynamics including demographics
• Stress tolerance especially with tight deadlines and financial pressures
• 2-4-year college degree and/or equivalent sales experience, preferred but not required