Media Sales Representative

Tampa Bay Newspapers is seeking a full-time media sales representative to pursue sales and marketing opportunities in the Tampa Bay area. They will manage and develop a book of business within Pinellas County.

Responsibilities:

• Identifying, pursuing, and closing potential new digital and print opportunities to achieve our current sales revenue plans in the market.
• Possess a thorough understanding of marketing opportunities, the industry, and audience in the Tampa Bay area.
• Grow and develop new sales leads, establish strategic partnerships within the community, and creating attractive marketing programs.
• Manage and develop a book of business within a geographic territory.
Understanding of sales pipeline development, effective time management, proper communication skills, and creating advertising programs.

Requirements:

• A potential candidate does not necessarily need to possess prior media sales experience but it would be considered a plus.
• Full working knowledge of Microsoft products like Word, Excel, and Teams as well as working with a CRM software.
Driver’s License is required.

About Us:

Tampa Bay Newspapers Inc. is a chain of award-winning weekly and monthly papers that serves the communities of Pasco, Pinellas, Hernando and Hillsborough counties. It is an independent affiliate of the Tampa Bay Times.

This is a position with flexible hours that will include a combination of writing, editing and design. Some weekend work would likely be needed.

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Benefits for Full-Time Eligible Employees:

• Health coverage for you and your family through medical, dental and vision plans.

• 100% employer-paid short-term and long-term disability.

• 100% employer-paid basic life insurance.

• Supplemental life insurance.

• Tax-Deferred Savings Plan for retirement.

• Vacation and personal leave time program.