Advertising Sales Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Location: Williamsville, NY, 14221
Pay: $17-$18/hour + Performance-Based Incentives
Employment Type: Full-Time, Monday-Friday

Join Our Team - Take on New Challenges

We support your professional growth through continuous learning and hands-on experience, giving you the opportunity to build on your existing skills, embrace new challenges, and develop a rewarding long-term career. 

Media Sales Plus is growing our sales team and looking for an Advertising Sales Specialist to drive both new and existing business through innovative multi-media, digital and print advertising solutions. In this role, you’ll play a key part in helping businesses connect with their audiences and achieve measurable results through effective advertising strategies. 

If you enjoy consultative sales, thrive on setting and achieving goals, and are eager to grow your career in the media and advertising industry, we would love to meet you!

Responsibilities Include

• Actively develop and close new and existing business by identifying, prospecting, and closing advertising sales opportunities.
• Sell digital and print advertising solutions via emails, phone calls, and, where applicable, in-person visits.
• Become a subject matter expert, developing customized advertising strategies based on client needs.
• Track all sales activities, opportunities, and next steps in CRM.
• Execute sales strategies, implement marketing initiatives, and deliver effective presentations both virtually and in person.
• Meet customer expectations while utilizing our digital product suite.
• Achieve or exceed monthly sales goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred (Business, Communications, or Marketing a plus)
• 1–2 years of sales experience with a proven track record
• Strong sales skills; media sales experience a plus
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, team environment
• Relationship-driven with a consultative sales approach and closing ability
• Skilled in educating clients on digital marketing and advertising strategies
• Experienced with research tools and data analysis
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively (office or hybrid)
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and willingness to travel within the U.S. and Canada

Desired Qualities

• Strong desire to succeed in a fast-paced, evolving business environment.
• Effective relationship-building, customer service, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Strong business acumen across new and traditional media, digital initiatives, and social media platforms.
• Prior media sales experience preferred with a proven record of success.
• Ability to influence decisions and communicate with clients and customers at all levels of an organization.
• Self-motivated and able to manage responsibilities independently.

We Offer

• Base pay + performance-based incentives that reward your results.
• Health, dental, and 401(k)
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Credit Union Membership
• Hands-On Training & Team Support.
• Opportunity to grow your career

Company Description

For more than two decades, Media Sales Plus has partnered with leading media organizations across North America to deliver innovative print and digital advertising solutions. We combine trusted industry experience with forward-thinking digital innovation to drive measurable results for our clients.

We are currently interviewing!