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Inside sales rep needed at PR Newswire

  • PR Newswire is the global leader in innovative communications and marketing services, enabling organizations to connect and engage with their target audiences worldwide. Through its multi-channel distribution network, audience intelligence, targeting, and measurement services, PR Newswire helps corporations and organizations engage in rich, timely and dynamic dialogue with the media, consumers, policymakers, investors and the general public. Utilizing PR Newswire´s industry-leading communications and marketing services, its customers build brands, generate awareness, impact public policy, drive sales, and raise capital.

    Pioneering the commercial news distribution industry 56 years ago, PR Newswire connects customers with audiences in more than 170 countries and in over 40 languages through an unparalleled network of offices in 16 countries across North and South America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, and via unique affiliations with the leading news agencies across the globe. PR Newswire is a subsidiary of United Business Media Limited, a leading global business media company that serves professional commercial communities around the world.

    DESCRIPTION:

    In this highly visible role as an Inside Sales Rep at PR Newswire, you are in it to win. We are looking for top inside sales performers with the drive and ambition to succeed by increasing revenue from our existing client base. You will have the opportunity to up-sell our entire suite of services over the phone to current members on a national level, providing you with the opportunity to close your own deals. Furthermore, this role will provide you with the opportunity to own a base of accounts. Our atmosphere is fast-paced, friendly, and competitive. For an aggressive and driven sales professional with a history of exceeding quota, this is the opportunity to advance your career and join a world-class organization.

    RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Based in our Cleveland, OH office, your primary mission as our Inside Sales Rep will be to develop and close new business by selling our services to existing members. Your first initiative will be to familiarize yourself with our company´s full suite of products, as you will sell all we have to offer. Your competitive nature and proactive approach will allow you to meet your goal of 50 outbound calls per day. Strong organizational skills will allow you to stay on top of your leads, never missing an opportunity for a sale. Superior communication skills are a must, as is a strict adherence to delivering the best in customer service. Prior telephone sales experience and a passion for news and media will allow you to hit the ground running from day one.

    APPLY:

    Go to www.prnewswire.com and click on the "Careers" link at the bottom of the home page.

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  • visit www.unitedbusinessmedia.com.
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  • Posted by Heather Farr on 06.08.2012 @ 00:00:00