Outside Newspaper Advertising Sales

Overview

The Daily Journal Corporation (NASDAQ: DJCO) is the foremost publisher of legal notices in its owned newspapers and other daily, community and ethnic newspapers in California. It operates an in-house media buying firm (a.k.a. clearinghouse) that provides advertising placement services in qualified publications to private and public legal advertisers. Through its Government Advertising Division, the “Daily Journal” supports Government agencies in placing legally mandated and outreach public awareness advertising in newspapers that meet legal requirements.

It also places recruitment advertising in target publications and trade websites.

The Daily Journal’s Government Advertising sales team is passionate about providing excellent services to its customers over long-term business relationships. It focuses on customers’ legal and outreach advertising needs and strives to deliver an exceptional experience for all clients. If you are an enthusiastic, motivated professional who enjoys building and nurturing long-term business relationships – join our highly collaborative team to help expand our customer base.

We are hiring another motivated and energetic sales professional/consultant who thrives in presenting service features and benefits to potential customers. With the support of the sales manager, the outside sales representative will focus on new business development through introductory sales calls from the headquarters office and in-person sales calls.

• Support existing customer services with reply to inquiries and request for invoice materials.
• Build target list of potential customers, draft pitch letter and schedule sales appointments
• Participate in standing sales meeting with sales manager
• Document/update customer service information in customer database.
• Coordinate accounts receivable to prevent past due balances

• A desire to pursue a professional career in business
• Comfortable communicating with key contacts about our service offerings
• Outside sales experience in advertising or customer support services
• Business verbal and written communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree in business or relevant experience

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this job function. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties; additional responsibilities may be assigned.

50% potential out of office sales calls. Travel within Los Angeles County.

• Competitive compensation based on skills, experience, and years of service.
• Quality medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Competitive paid time off as well as paid holiday time.
• 401(k) retirement (US) programs.
• Ability for employees to work from a remote location (e.g., home) or office.
• Personal meetings with direct managers approximately every four to six weeks to discuss career growth and advancement opportunities as well as other issues important to the employees.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action

Employer:

Employment at Daily Journal is based solely upon the qualifications of the individual applicant, regardless of race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), ethnicity, religion, color, sex (including childbirth, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniform service member and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.

This policy applies to all personnel actions and decisions, including recruiting, hiring, discipline, training, transfers, compensation, benefits, promotions and terminations, leaves of absence, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment.

The Pay Range For This Role Is 50,000 - 60,000 USD per year (DJC LA)