Sales Representative

Position: Sales Representative

Job Type: Full-time, Hybrid

Pay: $45,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year, no cap on commission

Journal Communications Inc. is a well-established company in our industry, with nearly 40 years building a tradition of excellence in high-quality, targeted marketing communications.  We are looking for a tenacious, charismatic marketing professional. Are you looking to be part of a sales team with great chemistry and company support while exploring the country? Great! We need more people like you.

Our Media Sales Representatives build relationships with leaders in community government, state departments of agriculture, economic development and business nationwide, working with them to establish their advertising presence in print and digital marketing programs used to promote their communities. 

What we’re looking for:

• Self-starters who are motivated by income potential and autonomy that increases with performance
• Enterprising, diligent and enthusiastic about getting to know and working with project sponsors to understand our markets and identify qualified prospects
• Set and conduct in-person and Zoom meetings with C-level business owners and decision-makers, then follow up with self-assured communication and presentation skills
• Close deals and execute contracts with transparency and integrity
• Use our proven methods and techniques to achieve sales revenue goals
• Diligent in tracking activity, progress and results with our sales support staff to ensure accurate, real-time reporting
• Understanding and communicating website analytics and online content promotion
• Strong Zoom presence and the ability to work from home 80% of the week, and in the office 20% of the week
• The ability to travel across the country to visit with prospective clients

Requirements:

• College degree
• Local to Nashville/Franklin, TN area
• Composed, professional demeanor
• Ability to work under deadline pressure
• Solid computer skills and a fundamental understanding of digital and print advertising
• Solid communication and organization skills for consistent follow-up with clients, advertisers, and internal support staff
• Ability to learn and adapt to changes with company software applications

We offer:

• Unlimited earning potential based on commission plus bonus compensation plan
• Intensive, ongoing product and sales training
• Extensive company-paid travel
• Full benefits, including health, vision, dental, 401(k) plan option
• Forty-year tradition of building relationships across the U.S. to become a leader in travel, agriculture and economic and community development marketing communications

Sound like a good fit?

If so, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply to this post directly!

To learn more about our company, please take a look Livability Media at www.livabilitymedia.com and Farm Flavor Media at www.farmflavormedia.com

We are an equal opportunity employer.