Sales Consultant Advertising

About the business and the role

An exciting opportunity to join a dynamic publishing company exists for an enthusiastic Sales Consultant. This is a full-time role. No experience in media sales is necessary just a great attitude and work ethic. Extensive training provided. Experience in account management, sales, marketing, service or telemarketing is an advantage. 

Active Networks serves Sydney's North Shore and Northern Beaches community publishing 3 monthly community magazines with a total print run of 127,000 copies. We also offer businesses a number of inhouse digital products namely a business directory, a deals site, two Facebook Groups and an E-newsletters.  We have a graphic design and print arm to the business enabling us to offer our clients a menu of marketing products. Our team of 11 is based in the modern Lifestyle Working Office building adjacent to Warringah Mall in Brookvale.

Job tasks and responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include:

• Finding new business
• Selling and consulting across our suite of products
• Servicing client accounts
• Up selling our online and print products to existing clients
• Assisting with inhouse marketing activities

Your duties will include:

• Tele - prospect to generate sales appointments
• Achieve new sales campaign monthly budget
• Develop and maintain client relationships
• Focus efforts on providing value add service that meets the customer's needs
• Complete monthly reports as required
• Update and maintain our CRM
• Keep an effective record of contacts and negotiations    

Skills and experience

The Successful Candidate will:

• Communicate and sell with integrity
• Build a business case around their recommended advertising / marketing strategy
• Be able to, very quickly, build and maintain a rapport with clients
• Be good on the detail and maintaining client records
• Have a high level of both written & verbal communication skills
• Have an excellent phone manner
• Have excellent time management skills and be able to work autonomously

Qualifications / experience required

• Drivers license & own motor vehicle is essential
• Computer literate in excel, word, online is a must.

We pride ourselves on our standing in the community and the products we produce. Many of our clients have been with us since inception, 20 years ago. We are looking for a personable, dynamic well-presented Sales Consultant who is looking to develop and expand their skills within sales. Working in a team, you will be trained, mentored and supported. You will be required to work autonomously, building new business and visiting your clients on a monthly basis and taking full responsibility for ensuring that their advertising delivers results. You will be mentored and trained to broaden your sales skill base. In return you will join a fun, enthusiastic team and be rewarded financially for your efforts.

You will most likely already be in sales or customer service looking to take your next step into a client facing role or in to a new industry. You may be in direct marketing, in an outgoing tele sales role, in retail sales or have always known that your passion lies in sales. This opportunity allows you to move into a lucrative and challenging B2B role in media sales. This is a fantastic opportunity with wonderful growth prospects. Extensive training is available.

You will be paid a salary, super and commission.  Immediate start for the right candidate. Apply Today!

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.