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The Tisdale Recorder has an opening for an Advertising Sales Representative. This is a role requiring strong interpersonal skills, a can-do attitude and a desire to meet goals.
The Tisdale Recorder serves a large and vibrant community in northeast Saskatchewan. Coverage is centred on Tisdale and includes Melfort, Nipawin and communities within about a 100km radius. Our newspaper is published in print and online, and we also offer digital advertising solutions to the communities we serve.
The Advertising Sales Representative is responsible for sales into our publications and website, and works with the publisher to create and deliver on an annual sales calendar.
YOU
... love working with people
... are interested in business, especially local businesses in Tisdale and the surrounding communities
... have computer skills and are interested in digital technologies are organized with good math skills
... are innovative
... have a can-do attitude and a desire to meet goals
WE
... offer base salary plus commission on ad, digital and commercial print sales
... offer a generous benefits package offer intial training with ongoing training opportunities throughout your career
... are part of a larger news organization that can lead to opportunities for advancement
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Type of Customers
- Wholesalers
- Retailers
- Professional clients
- Industrial establishments
- Domestic governments
- Consumers
- Commercial establishments
Type of Sales Account
- Regional accounts
- Key accounts
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
Type of Sales/Marketing
- General sales
Specific Skills
- Advertise sales
- Prepare catalogues of items
- Customer service oriented
- Arrange for on-site previews of goods
- Promote sales to existing clients
- Represent companies that export and import products or services to and from foreign countries
- Conduct sales transactions
- Estimate or quote prices, credit or contract terms, warranties and delivery dates
- Identify and solicit potential clients
- Consult with clients after sale or signed contracts
- Review and adapt information regarding product innovations, competitors and market conditions
- Provide clients presentations of the benefits and uses of goods or services
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Repetitive tasks
- Attention to detail
- Sitting
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Own Tools/Equipment
- Internet access
- Cellular phone
Products or Services (Sales)
- Print and packaging
- Media advertising
Business Equipment and Computer Applications
- Word processing software
- Spreadsheet software
- Electronic mail