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Media Sales Executive in Training

FreightWaves, Inc.

Media Sales Executive in Training

Chattanooga, TN
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    Are you smart, driven, curious, resourceful, and not afraid to fail, then we want to meet you! Our team of bold, innovative, and creative teammates is what makes us the top startup to work for.  FreightWaves delivers news and commentary, data, analytics, risk management tools, and actionable market insights to the industry. If you are ready to join our team, it is time for you to apply!

     

    FreightWaves is looking for a Media Sales Executive in Training. In this role, you’ll be working closely with the FW Media sales team to help optimize their production by generating new business, while learning how to sell B2B media programs on your own. From prospecting new partners to sitting in on calls, to helping create proposals for Fortune 500 companies -- this person does not need a college degree but needs to be highly motivated. Completing the 6-month training program could provide an opportunity to join the media team in a full-time role.

     

    What you’ll gain: 

     

    • Ability to prospect and gain meetings with any B2B contact in any industry

    • Experience connecting directly with clients and managing relationships with senior marketers

    • The ability to put together a custom media campaign strategy that hits the mark of any client

     

     

    What you will be doing:

    During the 6 month training program, trainees will have the opportunity to move the company forward and make an impact on the bottom-line. The FW Media team will provide opportunities designed to challenge one’s problem-solving skills to think creatively. You will have the ability to provide solutions to improve the current workflow. This program is for the person who is hungry for more and looking for an unmatched experience to set them up for success in life. 

    Here are some of the other key responsibilities you’ll tackle:

    • Help managing the inventory of FreightWaves digital media offerings (FreightWaves.com & AmericanShipper.com advertising, sponsorships and custom content) to achieve maximum fill rates and revenue impact

    • Assist AEs in the sales of the Digital Media products listed above

    • Generate new leads and sales opportunities for AE’s

    • Help create new prospecting ideas 

    • Get experience with Salesforces and Hubspot software

    • Help create and develop new business proposals

     

    What you bring to the table:

    • Interested in sales or business development

    • Self-learner and self-starter

    • Passion for learning new things

    • Ability to work in a virtual environment

    • Excellent written, visual and verbal communication skills

    • Creative, innovative mindset

    • Ability to thrive in a fast-moving, multi-tasked environment

    • Strong interpersonal skills with a service-oriented mindset who can work well within a team but can also work independently

    • Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail

    • Demonstrates a “can-do” attitude, self-confidence and enthusiasm

    • Problem-solving skills 

    • Competitive attitude 

    • Started a company or created something new (ie. started a book club or sold T-shirts in school)

    • Experienced failure

     

    Our Benefits:  

    • An excellent work environment, flat hierarchies, and short decision paths.

    • Work from home 

    • A generous benefits package including 100% employer-paid health, dental, vision and Life insurance, STD, LTD

    • Stock options

    • 401k with up to 3.5% match

    • Training programs and career development opportunities

    • Annual life achievement bonus of $2,000 for having a baby, buying a house, or getting married (max one per year) 

    • Gym Membership (or virtual membership while COVID is still a part of our daily lives)

    • Audible or Kindle Unlimited subscription 

    • FreightWaves strives for sustainability. We offset our carbon emissions. 

    • Discount on Ford vehicles

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