What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Associate position at Bee Seen Signs?
Why Join Millard Family Companies? Millard Family Companies (MFC) is a diverse organization that includes Bee Seen Signs, Dogwood Social, Jefferson City Magazine, Busch’s Florist, Pro Dezigns, and Ecco Lounge. This Sales Associate position offers a unique opportunity to work across Bee Seen Signs, Dogwood Social, and Jefferson City Magazine, connecting with clients to provide high-quality signage, digital marketing, and advertising solutions. With a dynamic work environment, local travel, and career advancement opportunities, this role is perfect for a motivated and versatile sales professional.
What You’ll Do:
For Bee Seen Signs:
- Actively prospect and develop new business opportunities, targeting businesses with physical locations that require signage.
- Conduct cold calls, manage leads, set up appointments, and follow up to drive sales.
- Present and discuss products and services, conveying quality and integrity to meet customer needs.
- Develop and execute an annual sales strategy alongside management and identify potential joint marketing opportunities.
- Keep updated on industry technology to offer the best solutions to clients.
- Regularly communicate with management, marketing, and production teams to ensure customer and sales objectives are met.
For Dogwood Social & Jefferson City Magazine:
- Locate and contact potential clients to offer marketing and advertising services.
- Prepare and deliver sales presentations to new and existing customers to promote advertising programs and increase existing advertising.
- Explain to clients how specific types of advertising/marketing will effectively promote their products or services.
- Maintain assigned account bases while developing new accounts.
- Provide clients with estimates for advertising/marketing products or services.
- Research client products, needs, marketing history, and business practices to tailor effective sales presentations.
- Track sales goals and align with magazine themes and planning schedules.
- Assist with local magazine deliveries and collections as needed.
What We’re Looking For:
- Experience: 3 years of sales experience, preferably in advertisement, or a related field.
- Education: A high school diploma or GED is required.
- Skills: Self-starter, strong written and verbal communication, ability to work independently, and collaborate with various leadership levels.
- Environment: In-office position with local travel to meet clients.
Compensation and Benefits:
- $30,000 - $40,000 base salary plus commission on sales.
- Employer-paid health insurance, 401(k), and life insurance.
Growth Opportunities: Outstanding performers may have the opportunity to advance into a Sales Manager role.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30,000.00 - $40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Shift:
- Day shift
Ability to Commute:
- Jefferson City, MO 65109 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Jefferson City, MO 65109: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Jefferson City, MO 65109
Salary : $30,000 - $40,000