Sales Associate

Job Purpose

To make sales management more efficient so they can focus on leading the sales team through change to increase and find new revenue opportunities.

Duties and Responsibilites

• File and maintain various records and confidential financial documents for the EVP of Sales and for the Director of Sales
• Maintain the sales teams’ resource center portal.
• Help with all GFM brands, including AgDealer and digital properties, to make senior sales management more efficient.
• Organize and prepare for meetings, including gathering documents and attending to logistics of meetings.
• Be responsible for the sales sponsorship and partnership portfolio including, but not limited to, execution of contracts, gathering assets and working with other departments to make sure contracts are honored.
• Answer and respond to phone calls with customers, communicate messages and information to the EVP of Sales and the Director of Sales for GFM
• Process sales orders and any contra sponsorship accurately and completely in Naviga
• Create confidential sales reports to share with executive leadership and senior members of sales team.
• Provide confidential financial and sales information to executive leadership and senior members of sales team.
• Pre-screen sales leads and in consultation with the Director of Sales, share info with a member of the sales team for follow-up.
• Ensure print, digital, and custom publishing billing is complete and runs smoothly.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Great communication and interpersonal skills
• Must have good problem-solving skills.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, multitask, be flexible and meet deadlines.
• Basic computer skills including spreadsheets, data programs and PowerPoint.
• Comfortable working with a sales team to help them with the sales process to help them meet their sales goals.
• Work well with others and be a team player.

Working Conditions

Office or remote

Please apply to hr[at]farmmedia[dot]com or submit via job posting.  If sending direct, you must include the job title in the subject line. All applicants must apply with a resume and cover letter clearly stating salary expectations, no later than April 15, 2023.

We thank all those who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.