Company Description:
Mainebiz is the premier source for business news in Maine, offering a robust mix of print publications and digital newsletters to deliver daily updates and industry-specific insights. Known for a smart, engaging, and occasionally irreverent voice, Mainebiz focuses on making Maine’s business community accessible and informed. In addition to publishing 24 print editions annually, the company produces key resources like the Fact Book, Book of Lists, and Giving Guide. Mainebiz also hosts events to honor Maine’s business leaders and foster professional networking, such as Business Leaders of the Year and 40 Under 40 celebrations.
Job Description:
We are seeking a candidate who is excited about developing new business relationships, and able to work with businesses at all levels of their organization - from owners to marketing directors. Our ideal candidate can execute successful sales strategies across multiple platforms,prospect for new business and deliver excellent follow-up to their prospects and clients.
Responsibilities include:
- Grow and develop a book of business by identifying new opportunities through prospecting, networking and relationship-building.
- Provide exemplary service through productive, professional relationships with key personnel while maintaining an in-depth understanding of each client’s marketing and advertising objectives.
- Ability to use, record and manage all customer communications through the CRM system.
- Ability to work enthusiastically and independently to reach all assigned sales goals as assigned by the Publisher.
- Conducts individualized in-person sales presentations and proposals.
- Closing sales and achieving sales goals.
Requirements:
- 3+ years of B2B sales experience
- Excellent written/verbal communication, interpersonal, and public speaking skills.
- Strong computer skills (Office/Google Suite).
- High level of integrity and professionalism
Job Type: Full-time, Exempt, Primarily in Person
Job Location: Portland, ME 04101
Job Schedule: Monday to Friday
Compensation: Monthly Commission plus base salary/draw.
$75,000 - $85,000 a year - Full-time
