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Digital & Print Sales Professional
The Argus-Press – Owosso, MI
Full-Time | Base Salary Uncapped Commission & Bonuses
About Us
At The Argus-Press, we are more than just a news organization—we are a trusted cornerstone of our community. As local businesses look to grow, we provide them with the ultimate toolkit to reach their audience. We are heavily expanding our cutting-edge digital marketing services alongside our traditional print advertising, and we need a dynamic relationship-builder to lead the charge.
Why This Role is Different
- No Cold Calling
- Established Book of Business: You will walk into a fully established, warm book of active accounts on day one.
- Cutting-Edge Tools: We provide you with top-tier digital marketing resources, analytics, and training to help you effortlessly upsell and expand your book of business.
What You’ll Do
This is a relationship-first sales role. Your primary goal is to partner with local businesses, understand their goals, and craft custom advertising solutions (with a heavy focus on digital media like targeted display ads, SEO/SEM, and social media, alongside our trusted print solutions).
- Consult & Connect: Meet with business owners via phone, email, and—most importantly—in-person to maintain and grow partnerships.
- Manage & Grow: Nurture your provided book of business while identifying opportunities to introduce existing clients to our modern digital services.
- Deliver Results: Act as a marketing consultant, helping local brands thrive in the modern economy.
Who You Are
- The Ultimate People Person: You possess a friendly, outgoing, and magnetic personality. You love meeting new people and genuinely care about helping local businesses succeed.
- A Stellar Communicator: Excellent customer service skills are a must. You are just as comfortable writing a professional email as you are pitching a CEO over a cup of coffee.
- Money & Goal-Driven: You love the security of a base salary, but you are truly motivated by an uncapped commission structure and performance bonuses. The harder you work, the more you make.
- Adaptable: You are excited about the digital landscape and eager to learn the latest trends in digital advertising.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent (Degree in Marketing, Business, or Communications is a plus, but experience speaks louder).
- Proven track record in customer service or sales (Media/Digital sales experience is a major bonus, but we will train the right personality).
- Willingness to travel locally for in-person client meetings.
- Reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and clean driving record.
Pay: From $42,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Travel reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $42,000