Sales Wizard

Published in one form or another since 1971, Terrain is Northern California's premier environmental magazine. Regional news and analyses and features on themes such as vineyard expansions, drought, oil spills, development, anti-GMO legislation, and food security attract a broad swath of readers, urban and rural. Terrain serves up incisive interviews with academics, authors, and activists, and we aren't afraid to ask hard questions. We're independent journalism at its best-in a world where the independent media is an endangered species.

Position Overview:

Terrain magazine, published by Berkeley's Ecology Center, is searching for that perfect person to head our advertising department. You'd share sales duties with our associate publisher, selling ads in this great green climate. Must be an energetic self-starter who knows what sustainable means and who wants to earn a good salary and commission selling ads to likeable clients.

Responsibilities: 

Responsibilities include selling print and online advertising; creating and disseminating effective advertising packages and media kits; maintaining positive relationships with advertisers to secure renewals and long-term contracts; maintaining a database; helping clients create ads; soliciting, checking, and proofing ad artwork; attending conferences and expos such as GreenFest and Bioneers to meet potential advertisers; checking ads during production to ensure quality and correctness.

You'll also handle invoicing and payment for advertisers and review monthly statements for errors and to track expenses. You'll assist other Terrain staffers with direct distribution, as often these businesses become advertisers, and you'll locate strategic places to promote Terrain while you build relationships with retailers and businesses across Northern California. In short -- you're in charge of Terrain's advertising and promotions.

Qualifications:

• Advertising sales experience or similar experience
• Outgoing, with strong people skills in person and over telephone
• Able to effectively manage time independent of direct supervision; some work can be done remotely
• Organizational skills with strong follow-through
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Must know FileMaker Pro; InDesign and PhotoShop experience is a plus
• Magazine experience is preferred

Compensation: $15,500 per year with 15% commission. Employer pays proportionate medical and dental; benefits start after probation period

A 20-hour per week salary plus commission and excellent health and dental benefits add up to a great opportunity for someone sold on green living.

To Apply:

Please send a résumé and cover letter to Mary.

Terrain magazine is an Ecology Center Program. 

We value diversity. An Equal Oppoportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.