Now Hiring - Gannett Co., Inc. - Media And Communication Sales Development Representative I - Sales Ops in Cincinnati, OH

Full description of the position

Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) is a subscription-led and digitally focused media and marketing solutions company committed to empowering communities to thrive. With an unmatched reach at the national and local level, Gannett touches the lives of millions with our Pulitzer-Prize winning content, consumer experiences and benefits, and advertiser products and services.

Our current portfolio of media assets includes USA TODAY, local media organizations in 46 states in the U.S., and Newsquest, a wholly owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom with more than 120 local news media brands. Gannett also owns the digital marketing services companies UpCurve, Inc. and WordStream, Inc., which are marketed under the LOCALiQ brand, and runs the largest media-owned events business in the U.S., USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures.

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As a Sales Development Representative (SDR), you will prospect, qualify, and generate opportunities to support the overall growth of the business, by making contact with Senior Executives and Marketing Managers at Marketing Agencies throughout the United States.

Gannett is dedicated to providing ongoing one-on-one personal training and coaching, where you will have the opportunity to develop skills in all aspects of sales: prospecting, messaging, communication, and ultimately join the ranks of the world class sales team that we are building providing a great opportunity for career growth.

A little about the role...

• The pay for this role is between $15-19/hr depending on skills, experience, and location.
• Conduct high volume prospecting (80-100 activities per day) to qualify leads through calls, emails, and social media from Gannetts Lead Database
• Field inbound calls and convert them into prospects
• Schedule marketing assessments and discovery meetings for our Account Executives to further assess a prospect's business and potential for a partnership with Gannett
• Conduct needs qualification calls with specific prospects as assigned
• Learn how a variety of businesses operate, what challenges they face on a daily basis, and how technology can dramatically improve their businesses and employees' lives
• Set yourself up for a successful career by learning the necessary fundamentals to be a great salesperson, leader and executive
• Be able to excel in a remote environment

Requirements

• Track record of high achievement
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Previous sales experience OR a strong desire to begin a sales career
• The ability and desire to work in a fast-paced, challenging environment
• The desire to meet and exceed measurable performance goals
• Naturally curious and passionate
• A keenly developed competitive nature
• The ability to deal with and thrive on objections and rejection on a daily basis
• Associates degree
• Previous work experience in which you demonstrated the ability to meet or exceed your job requirements.

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The hourly rate for this role will range between $12.55 and $29.30. Variable compensation is not reflected in these figures and based on the role, may be applicable. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, location, and union representation, if applicable.

Gannett Co., Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. As such, we will consider all qualified applicants for employment and do not discriminate in connection with employment decisions on the basis of an applicant or employees race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, personal appearance (including height and weight), sexual orientation, family responsibilities, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), education, genetic characteristics or information, political affiliation, military or veteran status or other classifications protected by applicable federal, state and local laws in the jurisdictions where Gannett employs employees. In addition, Gannett Co., Inc. will provide applicants who require a reasonable accommodation, as a result of an applicants disability or religion, to complete this employment application and/or any other process in connection with an individuals application for employment with Gannett Co., Inc. Applicants who require such accommodation should contact Gannett Co., Inc.s Recruitment Department at [please apply online].