Sales Consultant

The Flathead Beacon, a leading regional news organization, is looking for an energetic, self-motivated, outgoing individual to help grow our business.

The candidate will work with local and regional business owners to develop marketing plans to grow their business using print, digital and specialty advertising media.  Additionally, duties will include the distribution of company publications and assistance with maintaining and monitoring the turnover rate at various locations.  The position will report to the Sales and Distribution Manager.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a dedication to exceptional customer service, enthusiasm and a high degree of ownership and accountability for achieving consistent results is a must.

Candidate should have a passion for sales, enjoy working with people, and have no fear of cold calling and prospecting new business. Candidates must have a vehicle.

The Flathead Beacon offers excellent commission opportunities, medical, dental, vision, paid time off and 401K retirement plan.

Duties to include:

• Meeting businesses in the community and beyond to promote various marketing products.
• Maintain existing advertising relationships with exceptional customer service.
• Meeting product, quarterly and annual sales goals.
• Create and maintain prospect lists.
• Assist Design team with ad design when needed.
• Maintain and provide analysis to digital advertising clients.
• Seek meetings with potential and existing advertisers to highlight all product offerings.
• Collaborate with the Marketing team in both giving and receiving potential sales leads.
• Distribute publications when printed.  Assist Sales and Distribution manager with distribution database.
• Work under the direction of the Sales and Distribution Manager.

Skills needed:

• Must have excellent communication skills.
• Must be able to provide exceptional customer service to company clients.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills.
• Must have good proficiency with computer skills including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Must be willing to learn new software.
• Must have the ability to work in a self-directed way.

Compensation:

Base salary, commission, and fuel allowance.