Account Executive- Inside Sales & Sales Assistant Job Details Job Location Grant Iowa Lafayette Shopping News - Platteville, WI Position Type Full Time Education Level High School Travel Percentage Negligible Job Shift Day Job Category Sales Description Supervisory Responsibilities : + People: None other than self. + Data: Vision Data advertising system, Xpance creative system, account list, art files, special section files, marketing materials, rate cards, competitive media information, training materials, departmental forms and website. + Things: Desk, computer, files and materials; telephone, copier, printers, scanners. Overall Responsibilities : + Prospect for and sell advertising and marketing services to assigned and new accounts. + Generate revenue from ROP advertising, preprints, we-prints, cross-selling, special sections and features. + Effectively and accurately place advertisement for our customers. + Provide customer service to internal and external customers. + Participate in the development and coordination of special sections and special features that capitalize on market trends. + Functions as an active participant in helping all departments achieve their goals through participative management and teamwork. + Assist the outside account executives in servicing customers. + Function as a support person for the advertising sales staff by acting as a contact person between Sales and the Client, Sales and Production, and the Client and Production. + Communicate regularly with the Creative Manager to coordinate workflow, streamline efficiency, flag potential problems and otherwise assist in meeting client needs. + Prepare advertising for input into production. Specific Responsibilities : + Generate revenue from company products to meet or exceed individual and department goals. + Sell and service assigned and new accounts. + Prospect for new business through telemarketing, use of special promotions, presentations, and company marketing tools. + Assist in selling signature ad promotions and quarterly promotions. + Assist in the development of Digital Advertising creation. + Assist classified advertising customers and enter classified advertising orders. + In the absence of outside account executives, assist advertising customers. + Coordinate ad flow of special projects as they become relevant. + Assist sales staff by handling phone contact to accounts on an incoming and outgoing basis. + Assist with planning and execution of special events. + Correctly enter ad copy and billing information into the advertising system, and update as needed. + Pre-proof and edit display ads for accuracy in size, punctuation, spelling, content and proper design. + Follow established credit policies. + Ensure that all advertising is published in accordance with WCI’s established rates, contracts, polices standards of acceptance, federal, state, and local laws. + Prioritize work according to deadlines to ensure all projects are completed within assigned deadlines. + Suggest and initiate, as appropriate, new methods and procedures to enhance the efficient operation of the department. + Participates in company training programs. + Actively participate in the Great Game of Business. + Other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor. Qualifications Behavior : Work efficiently and effectively with all WCM employee owners to provide exceptional customer service to our internal and external customers. Creative. Self-directed, self-motivated and resourceful. Commitment to quality customer service on the phone and in person. Maintain valid driver’s license. Appropriate dress. Skills : Effective communicator both written and spoken, keyboarding skills with expertise with Microsoft Office Suite, ability to create an ad from concept through final output. Ability and desire to work in a team environment to achieve group goals. Ability to communicate well with the public and co-workers. Ability to resolve conflict within the department. Capable of self-direction, works well with others, tactful, ethical. Presents a positive representation of the company and the organization in both actions and words. Adaptable to change. Knowledge: High school diploma or equivalent or technical school plus six months or more equivalent experience. Customer service experience is preferred.