Advertising Account Executive


Job Description:

Title:
Advertising Account Executive

Location:
US-IL-Chicago West/Southwest

Job Type:
Full Time, Employee

Job Level:
12

Work Experience:
2+ to 5 Years

Reference Code:
14453.25059.44967

We are seeking a Sales Representative in the Chicago West and Southwest area who will be responsible for soliciting and acquiring signed agreements and appropriate paperwork, following local and national signing guidelines, from restaurants and merchants for promotional appearance in Entertainment's print and online products. An Entertainment Sales Representative must be able to work in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment. A Sales Representative will be internet savvy and be comfortable utilizing the computer during a sales presentation to a client. Goal-oriented, motivated salespeople are welcomed. Since you will be working from a home office you must be a self-starter, very disciplined and will need to be able to document your strong work ethic. The primary territory includes Jacksonville, Gainesville, and surrounding areas. 20-30% travel to other markets required.

Required Experience:

Qualified applicants should have a minimum of 3 years of successful outside sales experience with a minimum of 1 year of successful paid advertising or promotional sales experience. BA/BS or equivalent experience preferred. You must have experience utilizing e-mail and Internet functionality for work and the ability to give presentations and demonstrate product via these mediums. Advanced experience with MS PowerPoint, MS Word and MS Excel. You must have experience in an outside "short sales cycle" process.

Benefits:

We offer a base salary plus commissions, car allowance and gasoline reimbursement, and a company cell phone. Great telecommuting package for remote sales people. We also have an excellent benefits program that includes a variety of medical and dental plans from Aetna and Blue Cross/Blue Shield. Other offerings include a Vision Service plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, disability plans, and life insurance. A top notch 401(K) plan with a company match, paid vacation and sick/personal days, tuition reimbursement and much more round out Entertainment employee benefits.