Outside Sales Associate

Job Description

Media Sales Associate at The Baltimore Sun Media Group

Learn and grow in today’s fast paced media business with The Baltimore Sun Media Group. The Baltimore Sun Media Group is hiring talented, driven and passionate individuals seeking to chart their career in advertising, marketing, business development, and management.

WHY BSMG?

• We are part of tronc (formerly Tribune Publishing), a next-generation media company committed to delivering innovative experiences across all platforms that engage, inform and entertain local communities through our iconic, market-leading brands.
• History:
  Our iconic brands have been serving the Baltimore market for over 175 years
• Credentials:
  Award-winning journalism while providing breaking news across multiple platforms – your customers will know our name!
• Portfolio:
  We are more than a newspaper, we are more than a website – we are the one-stop shop for our client’s marketing needs including print, digital, direct mail, specialty and niche publications and glossy magazines, direct email marketing, mobile advertising, website creation, SEO & more!
• Motivation:
  Get excited about coming to work! Thrive in a creative environment with growth opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• As an associate account executive you will train, while on the job, to become a successful media sales professional. You will:
• Partner with our customers to develop advertising packages
• Support Account Executives and their client base
• Cover sales territories and critical sales support positions during periods when these positions are vacant (short-term and long-term)
• Work with the team to implement sales and digital strategies for clients

We offer:

• A rewarding work environment and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance, 401K, paid vacation and personal days.
• Ongoing sales and digital strategy training
• Company provided laptop, iPad, mobile phone and mileage allowances

• This is an entry-level outside business to business sales position. Some sales experience is preferred, but not necessary.
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Valid Driver’s License and own vehicle

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.