Advertising Sales Rep for National Lesbian Magazine

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Organization: Curve Magazine
Job Opening: Advertising Sales Representative
Location: San Francisco, CA
Application Deadline: None listed
Website: www.curvemag.com

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Curve Magazine, the nation's best-selling lesbian magazine (www.curvemag.com), is seeking a highly professional, energetic and ambitious Advertising Account Representative with 3+ years of advertising sales experience to join our sales team.

This position will be responsible for print and online advertising sales, including prospecting, consistent contact with clients and potential clients, and negotiating contracts with clients. The successful candidate will be a client-focused, driven, self-motivated individual who thrives under pressure and enjoys working hands-on in a fast-paced environment. Proven success in prospecting clients, building relationships, growing sales and closing deals a must.

Job Responsibilities:
Achieve/exceed assigned revenue objectives selling both print and web advertising.
Prospect, contact, qualify and close current and prospective customers.
Quickly develop a thorough understanding of Curve Magazine and LGBT publishing.
Develop strategic proposals and insertion orders for clients.
Maintain a solid relationship with existing clients.
Oversee trafficking and make sure ads run as scheduled.
Represent the company at client meetings.
Participate in internal status meetings.

Job Requirements:
3+ years of advertising sales experience.
Must be Internet savvy and have a solid knowledge of MS Office and contact management software.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proactive and positive work ethic.
Strong negotiating skills.
Innovator, highly creative problem-solver (i.e., can usually find a better way).
Confident and credible, trustworthy, detail-oriented.
Diplomatic (i.e., offers alternate points of view without condescension).
Ability to handle accounts independently and work as part of a team.
Excellent project management and organizational skills.

Knowledge of the LGBT publishing market and community a big plus!

Schedule:
40 hours a week, Monday through Friday, 9-5.

Compensation:
Salary Plus Commission and Bonus. DOE

Please send resume and cover letter to: Fax (415) 863-1609 or email publisher@curvemag.com