To provide Clipper sellers with prospecting leads and pre-sale administrative support in order to facilitate additional selling time, thereby driving incremental sales revenue for Clipper.

Key Duties / Responsibilities:

• Compile prospect lists - 20%
• Request spec ads – 10%
• Assemble sales presentations in CLIP – 10%
• Create Salesforce email campaigns – 10%
• Strategize with Sales Reps on email opens, using a variety of approaches to keep leads in the sales pipeline– 10%
• Create zip code matches in DeSoto/mapping for OPP/SAVE/SDM – 10%
• Data entry in Salesforce (entering accounts, updating opportunities, etc.) - 5%
• Locate sample ads for proposals – 5%
• Run Reports and create schedules- 5%
• Assist in executing insertion orders - 5%
• Prepare proposals under the direction of Multimedia Consultant - 5%
• Function as liaison between sales executive and internal departments as needed – 5%

Education & Knowledge:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of Salesforce CRM software

Experience / Skills / Abilities:

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills – verbal and written including Microsoft Teams
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Must have a reliable cell phone and either a laptop or desktop computer.
• Ability to interact with Multimedia Representative(s), Consultant(s), internal departments and customers in a positive and professional manner.
• Ability to multi-task and work with a sense of urgency in order to help ensure Multimedia Representatives(s), Consultant(s) meet deadlines and sales quotas/goals.

Supervisory Responsibility:

NONE

Communication & Contacts (Internal/External):

Will communicate regularly with sales team, office personnel and occasionally with prospective/active clients. Communication will be verbal and written through phone, video conferencing and email.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions:

Office or Home Office environment. Employees are responsible for supporting and complying with internal and external audits, to include providing information, performing assigned tasks to ensure compliance, and preparing and maintaining evidence that key duties identified as internal controls have been performed. All employees are responsible for supporting and complying with safety and security policies to promote a healthy working environment.

Clipper Magazine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.Applicants who have disabilities may request that accommodations be made in order to complete the selection process by contacting the Human Resources Department