Position: Account Executive-Advertising Sales
Base of Operations: Central Pennsylvania
Publication: Central Voice -- Central Pennsylvania's leading and only publication that promotes greater understanding and acceptance of our area's gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community. We provide a positive voice for GLBT citizens who make invaluable contributions to our area's economic development and who participate in a wide array of charitable endeavors.

Central Voice is part of Press And Journal Publications, a 154-year-old family-owned business based in Central Pennsylvania. We welcome a confident, self-motivated sales professional who can meet the challenges of a rapidly growing organization while constantly looking for new and better ways to enhance the sales process and close new business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prospecting, lead-generation and development of new accounts
• Engaging in a consultative sales process to understand and capitalize on client needs
• Maintaining a detailed contact management database
• Understanding of client/marketer consumer promotions

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of advertising sales
• Working knowledge of Act, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Proven track record of meeting and exceeding aggressive revenue targets
• Experience with both agency and client-direct sales
• Strong presentation, networking, time management and interpersonal skills High degree of integrity and business ethics
• Valid driver's license and an excellent driving record
• Business-casual attire
• Must stay abreast of market conditions and trends.

Compensation:

Competitive benefit plan including: medical (PPO with HRA), short and long-term disability insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) plan and profit sharing.

At Central Voice you will have the support of professionals who share a spirit of fun and for whom integrity, honesty, balance, creativity, shared knowledge, empowerment and respect elevate performance in the workplace. Press And Journal Publications offers career advancement, highly competitive compensation and an attractive benefits package.

To apply, email resume to Dave Brown, (717) 944-4628, davebrown@pressandjournal.com. EOE.