Lancaster Farming, Inc.- Inside Sales Representative

Description

Lancaster Farming, a long-standing and trusted name in the agricultural community, is looking for a motivated and dynamic Inside Advertising Sales Representative to join our team! As a key player in our organization, you’ll help grow our advertising sales by connecting with clients through phone, fax, email, mail, and in-person interactions. You’ll be responsible for selling advertising space for Lancaster Farming, in our special sections, and across our online platforms. In addition, you will provide excellent customer service, handle clerical tasks, and offer essential sales support to ensure smooth daily operations.

If you're passionate about sales, customer service, and working with a respected brand in agriculture, we want to hear from you!

Why work with us?

At Lancaster Farming, we recognize that our employees are the heart of our business. That's why we're committed to fostering a workplace where bright, curious, flexible, and energetic individuals can thrive. We’re focused on building a strong team to help drive our success and fuel our growth as we continue to grow and adapt over the next 225 years.

Lancaster Farming is the “Farmer’s Choice” since 1955, covering many agriculture industries, including dairy, beef, swine, sheep, goat, horse and specialty animal buyers and sellers. It is also the largest farm implement marketplace in the Northeast. Every Saturday, the newspaper delivers news, market and commodity reports, and agribusiness information to more than 60,000 paid subscribers in Pennsylvania and fifteen other states.

Free public parking available in Ephrata.

Essential Job Functions

• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills, including proficiency in email, phone, and in-person sales presentations. You should be able to convey complex information in an accessible and compelling manner.
• Utilize available data, as well as self-generated and approved insights, to craft engaging and factual sales presentations tailored to potential clients.
• Understand and correctly apply company credit policies in your sales interactions and client negotiations.
• Use rate cards effectively, ensuring pricing accuracy and consistency in all client communications.
• Meet all established deadlines and deliver assignments promptly and efficiently.
• Accurately complete and submit insertion orders and inter-departmental forms, adhering to internal processes.
• Create and prepare clear, precise, and visually appealing advertising copy and layouts (both finished and speculative) for assigned territories.
• Develop and execute detailed work plans to maximize sales and service contact with existing, past, and new customers, actively pursuing special sales opportunities.
• Handle customer complaints and inquiries with promptness, fairness, and professionalism, following supervisor guidelines.
• Maintain a professional, positive, and enthusiastic attitude while performing duties, representing the company in a manner that promotes confidence and trust.
• Actively pursue new customers, analyze competitor products, and prepare "spec" copy and pricing comparisons to present to prospects.
  
  

Requirements

• Proficient with Microsoft Office products
• Type 30 wpm
• High School diploma or GED required
• Previous sales experience is REQUIRED & agricultural background preferred
  
  

As a team member at Lancaster Farming, you’ll enjoy:

• $40,000 base salary plus generous commission plan for this position
• 4 weeks PTO to start (pro-rated for first year)
• Paid Holidays
• Benefits: medical, prescription, dental, vision, short-term disability, basic life insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental leave program
  
  

For a full list of all positions available please visit our career page: www.steinmancommunications.com/careers

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