THE ARIZONA REPUBLIC
PART TIME INSIDE SALES CENTER REPRESENTATIVE
The Arizona Republic, Arizona’s premier multimedia source for news and information is looking for a part time Inside Sales Center Representative for our Advertising department!
The Arizona Republic is one of the largest, most read newspapers in the Southwest. For more than 110 years, The Republic has been committed to delivering readers the news and information they rely on in a format they enjoy. In 2007, we transformed the process of gathering and disseminating that information by creating synergies between our newsroom and azcentral.com, our online partner. What resulted was the evolution of a newsroom into the Information Center, a shift that has allowed us to expand into multimedia and deliver relevant, targeted news across multiple platforms based on readers’ needs.
As a Sales Center Representative on our team you will be part of a high volume inbound call center environment that accepts and handles advertising orders over the phone and via faxed copy from consumers for the classified section of the newspaper, internet or other company publications. This person will advise and assist advertisers in the composition of ad copy, wording, and formatting of their ad. This person will also create solutions and present advertising packages using Value Selling principles and make suggestions for multiple day schedules, larger type, and ad enhancement features. This person will also be responsible for accepting payments via credit card an other method, as necessary and make customer callbacks to determine ad success.
Qualified candidates must have a minimum of 1 year sales and/or customer service experience. Must have the ability to work independently and be self motivated to achieve set sales goals. Must have proficient PC skills and good communication skills. Typing and spelling test will be given prior to interview. Ability to work in a fast paced and team environment.
The Arizona Republic offers competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K - 100% Match upon vesting, 8 Paid Holidays, Vacation, Personal time, Sick Leave, and an on site fitness center (Downtown office only). As part of the Gannett company, our employees also enjoy numerous retailer discounts.
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The Arizona Republic is part of the Gannett family, a company rich in its diversity of people and communities. Gannett serves readers and viewers throughout operations within the U.S., as well as Guam, the United Kingdom, Belgium, Germany, Italy and Hong Kong.
azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace |