Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Candas Advertising is hiring an Advertising Sales Representative to develop new business and grow its advertiser portfolio throughout St. Petersburg and Tampa Bay. The role involves prospecting, presenting advertising solutions, closing sales, and, depending on the commission plan, providing customer service and account management.
Responsibilities
- Identify prospective advertisers and develop a consistent pipeline of opportunities
- Contact business owners and decision-makers through calls, email, social media, networking, and in-person visits
- Learn about each prospect’s business, audience, marketing goals, and budget
- Present appropriate Candas Advertising packages and explain pricing and service expectations
- Prepare proposals using approved packages and pricing
- Follow up consistently, address questions, and secure signed agreements
- Keep accurate records of prospect conversations, next steps, proposals, and sales
- Coordinate the handoff of client information, advertising materials, and campaign requirements
- For recurring and hybrid commission plans, maintain regular client communication and coordinate account requests with Candas Advertising
- Represent Candas Advertising professionally within the local business community
Skills
- Strong communication, relationship-building, and follow-up skills
- Comfort with prospecting and asking for the sale
- Ability to organize a pipeline and manage priorities independently
- Basic proficiency with email, spreadsheets, and sales tracking tools
- Ability to meet prospects throughout the assigned market as needed
- Sales, business development, advertising, or marketing experience preferred
- Local business relationships or networking experience are a plus
Benefits
- Option 1 — Upfront Commission: A one-time commission equal to one month of the recurring service package sold, paid after the customer’s first payment is collected. The representative handles the sale and account handoff; Candas Advertising manages ongoing customer service.
- Option 2 — Recurring Commission: 20% of collected monthly service fees while the client remains active and paying and the representative continues providing account management.
- Option 3 — Hybrid Commission: 50% of one month’s recurring service fee after the first customer payment is collected, plus 10% of collected monthly service fees beginning in month two. The representative maintains the client relationship, with Candas Advertising supporting service delivery. All commissions are subject to the written commission agreement. Compensation examples are illustrative and do not guarantee earnings.
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