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Interested in joining the Raising Arizona Kids family?


Media Sales Account Executive
Raising Arizona Kids magazine is seeking a go-getter sales professional to grow our media sales. We offer a broad, expanding portfolio of print and digital media advertising products as well as several special events. And you’ll be backed by the power of our 30-year-old brand reaching more than 160,000 local families per month. Our ideal candidate is motivated to build a high-performing book of business. The position is commission-based in a highly flexible work environment. Work wherever and however, as long as you deliver! We’re committed to your success with start-up and ongoing support. You’ll receive an initial base of leads to build out along with ongoing marketing tools, programs and innovative digital campaigns.

Responsibilities:

  • Build and maintain an active pipeline of prospective advertising clients.
  • Win new advertising clients and grow relationships with existing clients.
  • Pitch and upsell a variety of advertising products, including print ads, digital formats and events.
  • Set follow-up appointments and regular account meetings to keep clients aware of latest developments
  • Create and manage client advertising contracts and schedules.
  • Coordinate effectively with production team members.
  • Work flexibly from home, managed against expectations for effort and performance.
  • Reach agreed upon sales targets against deadlines.
  • Full-time work schedule is preferred but will consider rock star part-timers! You’ll make your own hours.
  • Local travel to meet with clients as needed.

Qualifications:

  • Two years of successful sales experience with media sales preferable
  • Highly motivated self-starter with dedicated persistence throughout the sales cycle
  • Expertise in prospecting, generating new business and upselling
  • Ability to sell individual products as well as bundled solutions into clients’ marketing plans and budgets
  • Focus on unparalleled service as well as client needs
  • Strong work ethic and willing to go the extra mile when needed
  • Excellent planning skills, attention to detail, and follow-through
  • Thrive in an informal, collaborative and deadline-driven environment
  • Familiarity with working in a CRM platform tool
  • BA in marketing or business desirable

Send a resume and reasons for your interest in this position to kate@rakmagazine.com.