Advertising Sales Associate

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Chicago, IL, USA
In-Office
Mid level
eCommerce • Fashion • Retail • Social Impact
The Role
Conduct high-volume outbound sales calls to research and secure advertising partners for a luxury lifestyle magazine. Build and maintain client relationships, develop custom advertising proposals and packages, manage campaign details and reporting, and meet weekly/monthly sales quotas. Role is commission-based and part-time (2–3 days/week) for three months.
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Company Description

Felix is a luxury lifestyle magazine currently serving Chicago, Los Angeles and New York. The pages of this glossy publication cover the latest trends in fashion, fine dining, nightlife, arts and culture. Featuring ultra luxe fashion profiles, restaurants, and the season’s must-have accessories from the world’s top writers and stylists.

Luxe Media, LLC and Felix Magazine are the marketing names of The Aparecio Foundation, NFP (“TAF”). Luxe Media, LLC. is committed to developing a fun and productive work culture that is conducive to positive results!
We offer a uniquely open environment that demands initiative and imagination from every single team member that are heard, tested, and genuinely empowered to lead by example and create lasting impacts on our organization, its programs, and the community.  This is an internship/volunteer opportunity.  20% Sales Commission Only.

Job Description

The advertising sales representative works closely within a small team inside sales reps on a daily basis, and reports directly to the associate publisher and publisher. This is a sales/results-driven inside sales phone position with opportunities for growth and advancement based on performance.
Job responsibilities include:

  • Research and cold call prospective advertisers (national and regional) consistent with magazine’s target demographic
  • Large volume of out-bound calls to prospective advertising partners (100-plus per day)
  • Build relationships with prospective and current accounts/stakeholders
  • Effectively articulate and communicate the magazine’s brand to match it with appropriate advertising partners
  • Speaking daily to industry professionals
  • Develop advertising proposals
  • Introducing our brand to new partners
  • Creating custom advertising, marketing, and editorial sales packages
  • Manage and track advertising sales/client data
  • Meeting and exceeding weekly and monthly sales quotas

Qualifications

  • Effective sales skills, negotiation techniques and superior communication skills are essential to the job. 
  • A proven ability to plan, develop and implement sales strategies that produce results is necessary.
  • Strong understanding of the internet sales and media planning process.
  • Ability to develop custom marketing proposals and ideas.
  • At least a BA/BS degree in journalism, or sales & marketing
  • 3 years of sales experience
  • A proven track record of surpassing sales goals
  • Self-motivation and drive for results
  • Excellent phone and communication skills
  • Comfort making cold calls
  • Ability to handle details related to client campaigns, optimization and campaign reporting.
  • Proficiency with Powerpoint and Excel.
  • A passion for women’s economic opportunities
  • Must commit to 2-3 days a week for 3 months 
  • Excellent command of the English language

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Skills Required

  • Effective sales skills, negotiation techniques and superior communication skills
  • Proven ability to plan, develop and implement sales strategies that produce results
  • Strong understanding of the internet sales and media planning process
  • Ability to develop custom marketing proposals and ideas
  • BA/BS degree in journalism, or sales & marketing
  • 3 years of sales experience
  • Proven track record of surpassing sales goals
  • Self-motivation and drive for results
  • Excellent phone and communication skills
  • Comfort making cold calls
  • Ability to handle details related to client campaigns, optimization and campaign reporting
  • Proficiency with PowerPoint and Excel
  • A passion for women's economic opportunities
  • Must commit to 2-3 days a week for 3 months
  • Excellent command of the English language
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The Company
16 Employees

What We Do

Hasana, Inc. is a Chicago-based non-profit organization and accessible luxury brand dedicated to providing high-end fashion items, including fine jewellery, designer clothing, and accessories. The company's mission is to support girls' education, with all net proceeds directly benefiting the Aparecio Foundation, which provides educational grants and mentorship programs for low-income, high-potential young women in public high schools.

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