Advertising Sales Executive

Edible Green Mountains is a mission-based, quarterly publication that focuses on local and sustainable food. Our mission is to educate and encourage the purchase and consumption of locally produced food and beverages along with living locally. This is currently a fast growing niche market segment. Territory is Southern Vermont. 

Position Overview:

We are looking for motivated and qualified Advertising Sales Representative with at least 3 years of outside ad sales experience to join our sales team for print and online.  

Responsibilities:  

• Developing new business is a priority.
• Candidate will need to cold call and pursue sales opportunities and account development.
• You will be responsible for all aspects of the sale from the initial call and closing the sale through making sure ad materials are received/created and coordinating with the designer to make sure everything is in place for the ad to run in the magazine. We do all the billing and collections.  

Qualifications:  

• Must be able to manage accounts after closing and have a proven track record for attracting and retaining business.
• Ability to make solid presentations, negotiate contracts and close deals.
• In addition to having excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong attention to detail, and good follow-through, the ideal candidate will be self-motivated and highly goal-oriented in order to achieve sales targets.  

Preferred candidates will have:

• At least 2 years of advertising sales experience (a must).
• Cold calling experience and solid presentation skills.
• Must be self-starter and be entrepreneurial in spirit.
• The ability to build relationships effectively.
• Must be able to work independently in a home office.
• Be computer proficient with a broadband internet connection.
• Complete reports to update sales management on account activity and emerging new opportunities.
• Might involve regional travel. 

Compensation: This is a commission only position. The commission plan is very generous.  

To Apply:

Please click below: "Apply Now Online!" to submit your cover letter and a resume. Please type "Advertising Sales Executive" into the subject line.  

Please, no phone calls.