Multimedia Sales Strategist

JOB SUMMARY:

Grow
revenue from local retailers, increase market share, garner new business and
develop active accounts. In and around the Roanoke area. 

ESSENTIAL
JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Grow revenue growth from local
  retailers

• Increase the number of new,
  active accounts

• Sell special sections

• Reduce errors and credits

  MARGINAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  Other
  duties as assigned by Advertising Manager

REPORTS:

None

DIRECT
NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Position
  also requires extensive computer skills in word processing, and worksheet
  preparation as a prerequisite.
  
  Must have excellent written and oral communication skills, and ability to
  interface with management and clients on
  a daily basis. Equivalent educational
  and on-the-job experience may be considered.

• Required knowledge of the sales process, proposal and presentation development, and
  ability to work within established deadlines. Position requires
  prior experience and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office
  (Word/Excel/Powerpoint) and is up to date on the must current PC operating
  systems.

• The
  position requires ability to interface maturely with numerous departments
  (sales representatives, cross cluster division managers, advertising production
  managers, business office, associate publication staff, advertising agencies,
  placement agencies and clients) to perform the daily functions of the job.

EDUCATION
AND EXPERIENCE:

College degree preferred
(Associate or Bachelors), with minimum of three to five years’ experience as an
outside Sales Representative.

Lee Enterprises is an Equal Opportunity Employer