Sales Representative

Barash Media•State College, PA

13d•$75,000 - $80,000

About The Position

The Centre County Gazette is seeking a motivated and results-driven Advertising Sales Representative to support the continued growth of our publication, Centre County’s only full-service weekly newspaper. Published each Thursday, the Centre County Gazette delivers balanced, comprehensive coverage of local news, community events, and sports, including Penn State and Centre County high school athletics. The Gazette is free and widely accessible at more than 400 locations throughout the county. If you are passionate about helping local businesses grow through effective advertising solutions and thrive in a dynamic, relationship-driven sales environment, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

Proven experience in advertising sales or a related field
Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build lasting client relationships
Goal-oriented with a track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets
Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with the local business community and advertising landscape is a plus

Responsibilities

Sell advertising space in the Centre County Gazette and related publications to local businesses and organizations
Develop and maintain strong client relationships to understand and support their marketing and growth goals
Meet or exceed monthly sales targets by promoting advertising opportunities and solutions
Manage accounts receivable, including timely collection of outstanding invoices and responding to billing inquiries
Attend networking events and community functions to build relationships and generate new business opportunities