Job Announcement Advertising Sales Manager, East Bay EcoMetro Guide and ecometro.com
Oakland, CA Celilo Group Media Posting Date: August 12, 2008
Celilo Group Media, the leading localized green media company, is seeking a dynamic individual to fill the role of Advertising Sales Manager for EcoMetro Guide and ecometro.com in the East Bay area. EcoMetro Guide is a unique annual publication promoting local and sustainable businesses and healthy living in the East Bay area. Its companion website, ecometro.com, is East Bayʼs premiere online source for green and local products, merchants and ideas. The Advertising Sales Manager is responsible for prospecting new advertising sales accounts, managing established relationships, developing and implementing advertising sales promotions and achieving sales targets for both print and online.
Main Responsibilities • In collaboration with Market Director, create and implement a complete sales and promotion strategy for EcoMetro Guide print and ecometro.com online advertising sales in the East Bay area; • Manage aspects of the East Bay areaʼs advertising sales program to keep team on schedule with deadlines and meet revenue targets; • Collaborate with Market Director in setting and achieving long- and short-term sales targets; • Prospect new accounts and manage established advertising sales relationships; • Maintain effective follow-up with advertising accounts and provide excellent customer service; • Perform various administrative duties, such as invoicing, mailings and answering phones; • Participate in outreach efforts to support advertising sales promotion and growth of overall brand awareness; • Collaborate with market teams and main office in Portland, Oregon. Required Skills • Self-motivated, solution-oriented, creative, outgoing, positive and respectful personality; • BA or BS degree; • 1-2 years advertising sales experience or 2-4 years relevant sales experience; • Must be comfortable setting and achieving short- and long-term sales goals; • Excellent presentation and communication skills, verbal and written; • Comfortable developing relationships over the phone and face-to-face; • A basic understanding and strong interest in local and national sustainability market trends; • Comfortable and experienced using Excel spreadsheets and databases; • Willing to work occasional evenings and weekends; • Ability to lift 30-lb boxes of books; • Valid driverʼs license and access to a vehicle (mileage reimbursement provided).
This is a full-time, salaried position plus commission (base salary commensurate with experience). Medical and dental benefits begin the first of the month following 90 days of employment. All Celilo Group Media employees have the option to participate in the company retirement plan after two years of employment. We offer generous paid time off (PTO), flexible hours and the opportunity to work with a growing and innovative company. Please email letter of interest and resume to adsalesbay@ecometro.com. Celilo Group Media is a Portland, Oregon-based company with a mission of expanding the marketplace for sustainable products. For more information about Celilo Group Media, EcoMetro Guide and ecometro.com, visit celilo.net and ecometro.com.