What are the responsibilities and job description for the Media Sales Representative (Tampa Bay Newspapers) position at Tampa Bay Times?
Media Sales Representative
Tampa Bay Newspapers is seeking a full-time media sales representative to pursue sales and marketing opportunities in the Tampa Bay area. They will manage and develop a book of business within Pinellas County.
Responsibilities:
- Identifying, pursuing, and closing potential new digital and print opportunities to achieve our current sales revenue plans in the market.
- Possess a thorough understanding of marketing opportunities, the industry, and audience in the Tampa Bay area.
- Grow and develop new sales leads, establish strategic partnerships within the community, and creating attractive marketing programs.
- Manage and develop a book of business within a geographic territory. Understanding of sales pipeline development, effective time management, proper communication skills, and creating advertising programs.
Requirements:
- A potential candidate does not necessarily need to possess prior media sales experience but it would be considered a plus.
- Full working knowledge of Microsoft products like Word, Excel, and Teams as well as working with a CRM software. Driver’s License is required.
About Us:
Tampa Bay Newspapers Inc. is a chain of award-winning weekly and monthly papers that serves the communities of Pasco, Pinellas, Hernando and Hillsborough counties. It is an independent affiliate of the Tampa Bay Times.
This is a position with flexible hours that will include a combination of writing, editing and design. Some weekend work would likely be needed.
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Benefits for Full-Time Eligible Employees:
• Health coverage for you and your family through medical, dental and vision plans.
• 100% employer-paid short-term and long-term disability.
• 100% employer-paid basic life insurance.
• Supplemental life insurance.
• Tax-Deferred Savings Plan for retirement.
• Vacation and personal leave time program.
Salary : $36,800 - $46,600