Job Openings - Advertising Sales Professionals

Advertising Sales Professionals
The Castle Agency, a 16-year-old integrated marketing communications agency located in Atlanta, GA, is seeking sales professionals for client advertising sales (broadcast, print and electronic) and sponsorships. Candidate must be a high-energy professional, passionate about providing advertising opportunities to local, regional and national businesses. Prefer individuals with some sales experience, but we will train. This is an excellent opportunity to make extra income or a salary, based on your ability to close sales.
Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to listen and interpret the needs of the customer
Ability to prioritize and organize effectively
Proficient with computer software and technology.
Maintain a professional image and obtain customer satisfaction both internally and externally.
Ability to meet and work within strict deadlines.
Knowledge of basic advertising principles

Essential Functions:
Seek new customers by continuously prospecting following the agency’s planned sales strategies and tactics.
Solicit customers through telephone and in person presentations.
Maintain and increase sales volume from established accounts and collect all account
balances.
Maintain up to date customer and prospect records as instructed.
Meet budgeted revenue goals and activity levels on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis as defined by your market.
Ability to open, probe, support customer needs and close business.
Adhere to all company policies, including recommended rates and packages.
Adhere to collection procedures including processing of client contracts and confirmations.
Address customer complaints quickly and advise management promptly of any situation outside positions scope of authority.
Monitor competitive activity and market conditions, providing feedback and suggestions to management regarding new product addition and existing product deletion.
Prepare accurate advertising contracts on behalf of the company.
Complete required documentation and reporting for the proper processing of contracts, advertising schedules and call and expense reports.
Coordinate and assist with production plans, when necessary, and assist in coordination of production.
Attend and participate in sales meetings, training programs, and conferences as directed.
Prepare various reports as required.
Submit all advertising contracts and schedules to management for approval.
Interested candidates should e-mail a resume and cover letter to rcastle@castleagency.com.

INTERNSHIP
The Castle Agency, a 16-year-old integrated marketing communications agency located in Atlanta, GA, is seeking an intern for the fall semester. Agency represents clients in various industries, including, corporate, entertainment, nonprofit, and small businesses. Candidate must have an interest in learning about and gaining experience in journalism, public relations, marketing and advertising. Internship will provide an excellent opportunity for chosen candidate to gain real agency experience by working on actual campaigns and accounts.

Preferred Qualifications
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to prioritize and organize effectively
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
Enrolled at an accredited college or university, with a major in a related field.
Willing to learn.

Interested candidates should e-mail a resume and cover letter to rcastle@castleagency.com.