The Villages

Solicit and acquire new advertising customers, secure continued advertising from former and current customers to meet sales goals and objectives set by the company. In person relationship building with clients is essential to this position and is expected that the employee will use their vehicle to drive to each client's place of business on a regular basis to maintain appropriate levels of customer service for their client. All other duties as assigned. This position is subjected to The Villages Vehicle Safety Program and its policies as it requires the use of personal vehicles for company business. A Valid Driver's License with a record acceptable to company standards is required for this position.

The Villages is seeking a full-time Advertising Sales Representative responsible for selling advertising schedules for The Villages Daily Sun newspaper. This position involves cultivating new and existing clients through in-person visits and achieving sales targets while ensuring excellent customer service.The ideal candidate will have an Associate's degree or equivalent experience, strong sales skills, and the ability to develop client relationships effectively. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and 401K eligibility.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Within the spirit of “Making People’s Dreams Come True”, this position is responsible for selling advertising schedules based on advertiser marketing needs within The Villages Daily Sun newspaper. Cultivating new and existing advertising clients through in person calls at customer's place of business. Achieving budgeted revenue goals by developing all new/incremental business possible in assigned territory, for maintaining an awareness of local competitive conditions and improving market share. Deliver tear sheets, co-op statements, and invoices to customer.Collect payment of past due advertising accounts; contacts advertisers that have not paid for advertising and confirm when payment will be received.Write out insertion orders and other paperwork; process sales progress reports as required by management.Attend retail advertising sales meetings as well as performing other various duties as needed.In person relationship building with clients is essential to this position and is expected that the employee will use their vehicle to drive to each client's place of business on a regular basis to maintain appropriate levels of customer service for their client.All other duties as assigned.Education & Experience Requirements :Associate's degree (A. A.)