ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE INSIDE SALES & PREPRINT COORDINATOR Job Details Job Location Woodward Printing Services GILSN - Platteville, WI Position Type Full Time Education Level High School Travel Percentage Negligible Job Shift Day Job Category Sales Description Overall Responsibilities : + Prospect for and sell advertising and marketing services to assigned and new accounts. + Prepare advertising for input into production. + Participate in the development and coordination of special sections and special features that capitalize on market trends. + Assist the outside account executives and other team members in servicing customers. + Assist the Sales Manager in the day-to-day operation of the department. + Generate revenue from ROP advertising, digital advertising, preprints, we-prints, cross-selling, special sections and features. + Complete daily, weekly, and monthly advertising-related reports and maintain files. + Function as an active participant in helping department achieve its goal through participative management and teamwork. Specific Responsibilities : + Generate revenue through all advertising platforms to reach sales goals. + Work efficiently and effectively with in-house staff, advertising clients and production department. + Work in a team environment with internal and external members to accomplish deadline standards, quality control and a cohesive and efficient department. + Establish contact with inactive accounts within the Grant County territory through phone calls, emails, and in-person visits, as well as sell to new and existing accounts. + Assist in selling signature ad promotions and quarterly promotions. + Assist classified advertising customers and enter classified advertising orders. + Coordinate ad flow of special projects as they become relevant. + Assist with planning and execution of special events. + Assist in the development of Digital Advertising creation. + Correctly enter ad copy and billing information into the advertising system. + Pre-proof and edit display ads for accuracy in size, punctuation, spelling, content and proper design. + Update all customer account information. + Assist with collection calls at the 60-day delinquent mark. + Act as main contact for all preprint house accounts. i.e. Menards, Piggly Wiggly, Farm & Fleet + Schedule and approve insertion orders and forward copies to relevant publications. + Accurately enter preprint billing for house accounts on a weekly basis. + Address shipping, quantity, and other issues related to preprints. + Collect needed data and documents for quarterly CVC audits. + Work with WPS on circulation and schedule changes. + Prioritize work according to deadlines to ensure all projects are completed within assigned deadlines. + Suggest and initiate, as appropriate, new methods and procedures to enhance the efficient operation of the department. + Participate in company training programs. + Process payments for prepaid and billed ads, counter sales, special event tickets and log payments in appropriate accounts, as needed. + Perform building open/close procedures, as needed. + Actively participate in the Great Game of Business. + Other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor. Qualifications Behavior : Work efficiently and effectively with all WCM employee owners to provide exceptional customer service to our internal and external customers. Creative. Self-directed, self-motivated and resourceful. Commitment to quality customer service on the phone and in person. Maintain valid driver’s license. Appropriate dress. Skills : Effective communicator both written and spoken, keyboarding skills with expertise with Microsoft Office Suite, ability to create an ad from concept through final output. Ability and desire to work in a team environment to achieve group goals. Ability to communicate well with the public and co-workers. Ability to resolve conflict within the department. Capable of self-direction, works well with others, tactful, ethical. Presents a positive representation of the company and the organization in both actions and words. Adaptable to change. Knowledge: High school diploma or equivalent or technical school plus six months or more equivalent experience. Customer service experience is preferred. Benefits: + 401(k) + 401(k) matching + Dental insurance + Disability insurance + Employee assistance program + Flexible schedule + Flexible spending account + Health insurance + Health savings account + Life insurance + Mileage Reimbursement + Paid time off + Parental leave + Professional development assistance + Profit sharing + Tuition reimbursement + Vision insurance