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Description
Formerly the Cleantech Venture Network, which defined and introduced cleantech as an investment category in 2002, the Cleantech Group now spans a series of businesses which have helped transform cleantech from a niche category into one of today's most significant business opportunities.
All the company's activities share a common mission: to provide insight, business opportunities and relationships that catalyze the growth of cleantech markets globally.
Position Overview:
This role will be responsible for the sale of advertisements, webinars, video sponsorships and other products for the Cleantech Group's media properties, including its website and on-line newsletter.
Candidates will be expected to develop and maintain solid client relationships for continued sales growth with technology vendors, service providers and others active in the cleantech space.
Responsibilities:
- Exceed assigned sales goals for advertisements, webinars, sponsorships, and video sales primarily through telephone as well as in person contact and email.
- Prepare sales proposals to include advertisement layout, script, proposed fee schedule, time frame for completion and other related requirements.
- Implement lead generation system and process for identifying, qualifying and closing new prospective sponsors.
- Prospect new business and develop positive relationships with clients.
- Responsible for following up to ensure payment of invoices and compliance with terms of advertising contract.
- Update, maintain, and expand existing database and make recommendations for improvement.
- Propose appropriate sales and promotional materials.
- Attend assigned events.
- Work cooperatively with other staff to ensure coordinated sales and marketing effort.
- Fill out daily sales report and weekly sales summary and all other required administrative reports.
- Develop appropriate sales and analysis management reports.
Qualifications:
- Background in and knowledge of advertising sales
- Knowledge of Internet media products and services
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing in a clear and convincing manner
- Ability to listen and interpret the needs of the customer
- Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks
- Ability to prioritize and organize effectively
- Knowledge of marketing research
Compensation package includes base and commission.
How to Apply:
Email a 1 page cover letter and resume. No phone calls please.