INSIDE SALES-SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Woodward Communications • Dyersville, IA

89d

About The Position

The position involves selling advertising and marketing services to both assigned and new accounts in Dyersville. Responsibilities include preparing advertising for production, participating in the development of special sections, and assisting outside account executives and team members in servicing customers. The role also includes generating revenue from various advertising methods and functioning as an active participant in departmental goals through teamwork.

Requirements

• Self-motivated, positive, and resourceful.
• Enthusiastic about the business.
• Ability to perform responsibly with little supervision.
• Practice discretion and preserve confidentiality.
• Present a positive and professional image.
• Maintain a valid driver's license.
• Effective and persuasive communication skills.
• Good listening skills and ability to interpret verbal and non-verbal language.
• Strong English and spelling skills.
• Logical, detail-oriented, and creative.
• Ability to analyze information and handle sales objections.
• Good time management skills.
• Layout and copywriting skills.
• High school degree or equivalent.
• Minimum of two years of business experience.
• Sales experience is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Prospect for and sell advertising and marketing services to assigned and new accounts in Dyersville.
• Prepare advertising for input into production.
• Participate in the development and coordination of special sections.
• Assist outside account executives and other team members in servicing customers and processing advertising.
• Assist in accounting needs handled in the Dyersville, Manchester, and Cascade offices.
• Generate revenue from ROP advertising, preprints, cross-selling, special sections, and features.
• Sell and service assigned and new accounts.
• Assist classified advertising customers.
• Produce and process marketing materials and house ads.
• Meet deadlines for advertising copy.
• Maintain current and complete information on accounts.
• Ensure that all advertising is published in accordance with established rates, contracts, policies, and laws.
• Follow established credit policies.
• Prospect for new business through telemarketing.
• Assist group sales manager in the research and development of special sections and promotions.
• Prepare presentations for customers and prospect for advertising, inserts, preprints, and other special sections.
• Suggest and initiate ideas for improvements on current methods or procedures.
• Maintain a customer-first environment with proactive commitment to customer service.
• Participate in the Great Game of Business.
• Participate in company training programs.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees