Advertising Sales Representative

About Us: Community Matters, Inc. has been a trusted publishing partner for Chambers of Commerce for over 20 years. Key Responsibilities: Manage advertising sales for chamber publications within a 6-week project cycle Contact renewal advertisers and generate interest from new chamber members Set appointments and meet with business owners in person to present print and digital advertising options Educate prospects on the value of multi-channel exposure through both traditional and online platforms Follow up with leads and close sales efficiently Utilize CRM (VanillaSoft), company phone system (Spectrum VOIP), and G-Suite for tracking and organization What We Offer: Commission-based pay with performance bonuses Chamber-provided membership lists & email blasts to introduce sales campaigns Independence to manage your sales process while receiving training & support Print and digital advertising opportunities to enhance revenue potential Opportunity to represent a well-respected company with a 20+ year history Who You Are: Experienced in outside sales (preferred) – training provided for the right candidate Comfortable with overnight travel 2-4 weeknights, 24 weeks per year and in-person client meetings Highly motivated and able to work independently Organized with strong follow-up and closing skills Knowledge of digital marketing or willingness to learn about the benefits of digital advertising Benefits: • Professional development assistance