Advertising Sales Coordinator

About MNI Targeted Media

MNI Targeted Media, a division of People Inc., provides a single point of contact for multi‑platform, customized and targeted advertising. From research and strategy to implementation and analysis, MNI Targeted Media offers a full suite of digital products and services as well as targeted integrated opportunities to efficiently and effectively reach audiences in select markets.

Advertising Sales Coordinator

The Advertising Sales Coordinator is a key member of our Advertising Sales Team and plays an important role in the success of client business in the district. This person supports and collaborates with multiple sales reps on various projects, including client proposals and projects for print, digital, and mobile advertising solutions. The role manages sales & marketing materials for media kits, presentations, and advertising proposals, works with internal departments such as the Digital Media Group and Marketing, is the first face and voice for inbound client calls with a friendly and courteous manner, backs up sales reps on calls, and supports client events and entertaining.

The position requires a self‑starter who can work well independently and manage details of client events, negotiating rates, drafting proposals, and managing T&E expenses for Account Executives.

• Inbound customer calls
• Assisting in the creation of sales materials
• Facilitating large customer mailings and follow‑up letters
• Generating reports on advertising performance
• General office management and administrative work
• Customer meeting support

• 75% Provide support to the sales team, including customer correspondence, working on RFPs, gathering data as requested, helping sellers prepare for calls, running advertiser history reports, utilizing prospecting reports, creating traffic deliverability reports twice per month, and completing competitive spending reports.
• 15% Interface with client/agency staff for post‑insertion order communication, including follow‑up from sales calls.
• 10% Maintain all ad seller/customer client databases and account lists.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education
College degree preferred.

Experience
1‑2 years in a support role within a sales or customer‑service organization, preferably within the media and marketing industry.

Skills

• Business development specialist with a proven track record of developing and growing a client base and agency relationships, prospecting, lead generation, and deep relationship development throughout an organization.
• Exceptional presentation and communication skills.
• Time management, business acumen and a strong work ethic.
• Solid computer skills using Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Salesforce; knowledge of Nielsen, Com Score and Scarborough a plus.
• Creative, compelling and persuasive communication style.
• Proven track record of learning new skills & products and thriving in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.
• Excellent organizational, multi‑tasking and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a team‑oriented, competitive, fast‑paced environment.
• Good customer service skills and professional demeanor.
• Self‑starter who can work independently and adapt quickly to different situations.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license required.

10% approximate travel required.

Hourly:
Connecticut: $21.38 – $25.66

People Inc. provides a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, unlimited paid time off, adoption or surrogate assistance, donation matching, tuition reimbursement, life insurance, disability insurance, commuter benefits, health savings and flexible spending accounts, family care benefits, a 401K savings plan with a company match, paid holidays and paid parental leave. Voluntary benefits such as pet insurance, accident, critical and hospital indemnity coverage are also available.

People Inc. provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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