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  Effective communication and persuasive skills in oral, written, email sales presentations; demonstrate a good command of the language and a working knowledge of technical terms
• Acquire familiarity with the market. Use available information, as well as new self-created and approved data, to develop interesting and factual sales presentations
• Understanding of credit policies and correctly apply them
• Knowledge and effective use of rate cards, or ability to learn in timely manner
• Adhere to published deadlines and be prompt with all assignments
• Knowledge and correct usage of insertion orders 
• Create and prepare clear, specific and accurate advertising copy and layouts (finished and spec) for assigned territories
• Develop work plans to ensure maximum sales and service contact with current, past and new customers; actively solicit current & new accounts for special sales opportunities
• Prompt, fair, decisive and courteous actions in handling complaints and inquiries at the instruction of the supervisor
• Project a professional, positive and enthusiastic image during the performance of duties
• Actively search for new customers in competitive products; prepare “spec” copy and pricing comparisons for delivery to prospects

Requirements

• Proficient with Microsoft Office products
• Type 30+ wpm
• High School diploma or GED required
• Previous sales experience is REQUIRED