Now Hiring - Account Executive, Publishing in Maitland, FL

Salem Author Services based north of Orlando is hiring a full-time Account Executive to serve as a publishing sales consultant partnering with authors who want to independently publish their books and build their brands. Position will work hybrid from Maitland, FL office.

Salem Author Services, a division of Salem Media Group, is the largest publisher of independent books targeting the Christian audience.

The ideal candidate:

· Is a driven, competitive salesperson who thrives in a high-energy environment, with at least 2-5 years of experience in non-retail sales and a proven track record of success. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field is a plus.

· Is responsible for the acquisition, customer experience, growth, and sales with assigned authors while ensuring the highest level of customer commitment and service through relationships and expansion.

· Understand the patience and finesse required to nurture relationships over the phone during both busy and slow seasons, responds promptly to queries and concerns, and take great pride in building brand affinity with every single interaction.

· Consults with potential authors over project goals and suggest relevant solutions to best meet those goals.

· Is passionate about the place that Christian books occupy in the marketplace; their ability to inspire, transform hearts, and change the world.

· Is fascinated by the process of building personal brands in a digital age. Beyond a basic proficiency in MS Office and Outlook software, knowledge or an interest in how influencers develop their audiences with tools like social media, blogging, networking and personally promoting their work is key. (Familiarity with Salesforce is a plus!)

· Supports the Mission and Vision of Salem Author Services, must be a team player who possesses strong relationship-building skills, has a can-do attitudes, has a desire to learn, and is not afraid to ask for or close a sale as well as suggestive sell/sell up.

Success looks like:

· Exceeding monthly and quarterly sales goals.

· Staying educated and involved in the tools that help our authors succeed.

· A dependable sales team member who feels like part of our family, and contributes to our quest to stay at the forefront of publishing and audience development.

· Strong relationships with the production and creative teams throughout the company—we are a “culture first” team, committed to enjoying our workdays while delighting our clients.

· Being available to work a couple late evenings a month and an occasional Saturday.

Salem Author Services provides a casual, friendly atmosphere with competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, life insurance, and 401K program. We are a fast-growing, stable company – part of a $200M communications company traded on the NASDAQ.

Salem Author Services is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance
• Work from home

Experience level:

• 3 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Commission pay

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Application Question(s):

• Do you have 3 or more years of non-retail sales experience?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Maitland, FL 32751