Inside Sales Representative

Walla Walla Union Bulletin   Walla Walla, WA   Full-time     Advertising / Marketing / Public Relations
Posted on May 25, 2023

Job Title: Advertising Inside Sales Representative

Department: Advertising WWUB

FLSA/Exempt Status: Hourly/Non-exempt

Pay Range: $18.00-$20.00 an hour (estimated$37,440- $41,600) Plus Commission Potential $12,000 - $18,000

Hours per Week: Full Time (Over 30 hours)

General Summary of Responsibilities

The Inside Sales Representative is primarily responsible for working with clients in Walla Walla who are looking to place advertising with the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin to promote their business or promote positions they are currently hiring for. The Account Executive will suggest appropriate solutions to help clients find the right candidates. The AE will be the primary contact for employment advertising in Walla Walla markets as well as a select group of retail and classified clients. The AE will also be responsible for prospecting dormant and new advertisers.

The Inside Sales Representative will act as the Employment Advertising Subject Matter Expert ensuring that all inbound customer service reps and campaign success specialists are familiar with our employment offerings.

Essential Job Functions

· Take inbound and make outbound calls to/from clients wishing to place recruitment advertising

· Take inbound and make outbound calls to/from clients wishing to place retail or digital advertising

· Suggest solutions (print and digital) to clients based on their needs

· Create and reach out to prospects; both dormant and new

· Make presentations to new potential clients

· Review advertising performance with active clients

· Keep other advertising employees apprised of recruitment solutions

Other Duties

1. Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

Experience

· At least 1 year experience in Sales / Customer Service areas

Skills and Abilities / Lifting Requirements

· Proficient in Microsoft Office Products including Word, Excel and Powerpoint

· Able to manage a client load of 80-120 accounts

· Able to manage multiple projects

· Ability to work with various vendor software programs

· Outstanding communication skills both written and verbal

· No Lifting requirements

Minimum Education, certifications or licenses

· High School Diploma

· Valid Driver’s License

· College Degree in related field preferred

Contact with Others

Frequent contact with internal employees, outside clients, general public

Supervision Received

Works independently using established policies and procedures as guidelines.

Supervision of others N/A

Pressure of Work Ability to work under multiple deadlines in a fast paced environment.

Impact Position has a significant impact on advertising revenue

Primary Job Location Walla Walla Union Bulletin – no travel required.

The above criteria are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. These criteria are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Experience level:

  • 1 year

Shift:

  • 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

  • Commission pay

Weekly day range:

  • Monday to Friday

Work setting:

  • In-person
  • Office

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Walla Walla, WA 99362: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

  • sales: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person