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We are seeking a seasoned sales professional to sell both print and online advertising in west coast territory for 2 leading enthusiast magazines and 3 websites in the home entertainment/consumer electronics industry.

• Strong sales, presentation and negotiating skills
• Develop new and cultivate existing business within the region (consultative sales skills a must!)
• Ability to develop key client, agency and industry relationships at all levels.
• Innovative and creative sales approach with strong business acumen
• Must be well organized and have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Promote and sell high-profile special projects (i.e. single-sponsored special sections, supplements, online events)
• Travel for in-person client meetings and tradeshows
• Prospect within territory for all potential advertisers
• Maintain and grow substantial existing advertising base
• Maintain database of all advertisers and prospects within territory
• Plan and execute strategy to communicate features/benefits of all products to prospects and advertisers
• Know all products and how to best present them
• Follow through on sales and commitments with advertisers, prospects and peers
• Submit thorough, accurate, timely reports and paperwork
• Research prospects and advertisers to be familiar with their businesses
• Revenue growth for online, print, events, sponsorships and custom publishing
• Experience in making sales calls and closing business is a MUST

Please send resumes and salary history to resumes@primedia.com

PRIMEDIA’s Consumer Media & Magazines publishes more than 120 magazines and owns and operates their affiliated Web sites. The group serves the passions of its readers and the needs of advertisers through a wide range of Enthusiast and Broad Reach publications.