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Woodward Communications, Inc. ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE INSIDE SALES & PREPRINT COORDINATOR in Platteville, Wisconsin
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE INSIDE SALES & PREPRINT COORDINATOR
Job Details
Job Location
Woodward Printing Services GILSN - Platteville, WI
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
High School
Travel Percentage
Negligible
Job Shift
Day
Job Category
Sales
Description
Overall Responsibilities :
Prospect for and sell advertising and marketing services to assigned and new accounts.
Prepare advertising for input into production.
Participate in the development and coordination of special sections and special features that capitalize on market trends.
Assist the outside account executives and other team members in servicing customers.
Assist the Sales Manager in the day-to-day operation of the department.
Generate revenue from ROP advertising, digital advertising, preprints, we-prints, cross-selling, special sections and features.
Complete daily, weekly, and monthly advertising-related reports and maintain files.
Function as an active participant in helping department achieve its goal through participative management and teamwork.
Specific Responsibilities :
Generate revenue through all advertising platforms to reach sales goals.
Work efficiently and effectively with in-house staff, advertising clients and production department.
Work in a team environment with internal and external members to accomplish deadline standards, quality control and a cohesive and efficient department.
Establish contact with inactive accounts within the Grant County territory through phone calls, emails, and in-person visits, as well as sell to new and existing accounts.
Assist in selling signature ad promotions and quarterly promotions.
Assist classified advertising customers and enter classified advertising orders.
Coordinate ad flow of special projects as they become relevant.
Assist with planning and execution of special events.
Assist in the development of Digital Advertising creation.
Correctly enter ad copy and billing information into the advertising system.
Pre-proof and edit display ads for accuracy in size, punctuation, spelling, content and proper design.
Update all customer account information.
Assist with collection calls at the 60-day delinquent mark.
Act as main contact for all preprint house accounts. i.e. Menards, Piggly Wiggly, Farm & Fleet
Schedule and approve insertion orders and forward copies to relevant publications.
Accurately enter preprint billing for house accounts on a weekly basis.
Address shipping, quantity, and other issues related to preprints.
Collect needed data and documents for quarterly CVC audits.
Work with WPS on circulation and schedule changes.
Prioritize work according to deadlines to ensure all projects are completed within assigned deadlines.
Suggest and initiate, as appropriate, new methods and procedures to enhance the efficient operation of the department.
Participate in company training programs.
Process payments for prepaid and billed ads, counter sales, special event tickets and log payments in appropriate accounts, as needed.
Perform building open/close procedures, as needed.
Actively participate in the Great Game of Business.
Other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications
Behavior : Work efficiently and effectively with all WCM employee owners to provide exceptional customer service to our internal and external customers. Creative. Self-directed, self-motivated and resourceful. Commitment to quality customer service on the phone and in person. Maintain valid driver’s license. Appropriate dress.
Skills : Effective communicator both written and spoken, keyboarding skills with expertise with Microsoft Office Suite, ability to create an ad from concept through final output. Ability and desire to work in a team environment to achieve group goals. Ability to communicate well with the public and co-workers. Ability to resolve conflict within the department. Capable of self-direction, works well with others, tactful, ethical. Presents a positive representation of the company and the organization in both actions and words. Adaptable to change.
Knowledge: High school diploma or equivalent or technical school plus six months or more equivalent experience. Customer service experience is preferred.
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Mileage Reimbursement
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Profit sharing
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance