Department: Advertising

Position: Telephone Sales Representative

Classification: Full Time and Part Time

Basic Requirements:

• Previous sales and/or marketing experience strongly preferred;
• 1-2 years experience in outbound telephone sales environment strongly preferred;
• Computer skills with Windows environment preferred;
• Accurate 45 wpm typing preferred;
• Excellent spelling required;
• Demonstrated ability to sell and effectively close sales;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including, spelling and grammar;
• Solid conflict resolution skills;
• Self motivated to take initiative with projects;
• Clear and articulate speech with excellent phone etiquette required;
• Good listening skills are necessary;
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.

General Responsibilities:

• Sell Washington Post advertising over the telephone;
• Assist in the development and upgrade of accounts;
• Problem-solve and respond to the needs of advertisers;
• Handle the pressure of a fast-paced, deadline driven environment of a major news publication;
• Work with service teams in tracking contract performance;
• Plan and implement business strategies to grow revenue and expand market share;
• Assure customer satisfaction in each sales or service transaction.

Note: All of the essential functions of this position are not necessarily described in this posting.

How to apply: Qualified applicants should send a resume and cover letter to:

The Washington Post
Attn: HR/TSR
1150 15^th St., NW
Washington, DC 20071
Fax: (202) 912-3677

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