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Utah Business fosters connection, insight and recognition for Utah's thriving professional community. Through our events, magazine and website we highlight the ideas, innovations and people behind Utah business success stories. Utah Business is owned and operated by Deseret News Publishing Company.

Utah Business Magazine is a leading business magazine in Utah dedicated to providing compelling content to businesses of all sizes. Our magazine also serves the purpose of being a platform for local businesses to advertise their products and services. We are currently seeking an Account Executive, Sales Representative to join our team.

This is an outside sales role. The goal of this position is to network, market, present, and personally close business. This person will prospect and close new business while fostering growth within our current customer partnerships. This position would be in the office a minimum of 2 days per week.

Responsibilities:

• Source, prospect and develop new business by identifying potential advertisers within the Utah region.

• Network and build relationships with prospects through various channels, especially in-person meetings, at networking events and conferences.

• Develop customized proposals to provide solutions for potential advertisers' needs.

• Meet or exceed monthly sales goals.

• Maintain and develop relationships with current clients.

• Continuously build sales knowledge and stay current with industry trends  

Qualifications:

• Excellent communication, relationship-building and negotiation skills

• 3 years experience in sales or similar customer facing role

• Business-to-business sales experience preferred but not required

• Proven ability to meet and exceed sales goals

• Proven prospecting and cold calling experience

• Exceptionally organized self-starter who can work independently, execute quickly and move to the next task

• Strong interpersonal written and verbal communication skills

• Results-driven mindset

• Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple projects

   

Utah Business offers:

• Competitive base salary and performance-based residual income

• Strong benefits packages including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match

   

Our team

You will join an energetic, creative and collaborative group of colleagues who work hard and fast to keep up with trending news. Our team members don't take themselves too seriously, but we are serious about working together as digital innovators.

Our Culture

Culture is a very important part of the Deseret News Publishing Company. We look for people who exhibit and exemplify our Cultural Beliefs:

• Think Audience --- I understand and engage our audiences.

• Build Trust --- I share my best, respect my colleagues and expect others to do the same.

• Be One --- I collaborate to build a unified, world-class team.

• Align Daily --- I align my efforts daily with our Key Results.

• Own It --- I continually ask, "What else can I do to achieve our results?" and refuse to blame others.

• Go Big --- I inform and influence the world in a way no one else does.

   

Our company

The Deseret News is Utah's o ldest newspaper and the Beehive state's longest continuously-operating business. Our primary focus is digital and our reach is national and global with over half of our online readers living outside of Utah.

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

https://admin.sourcingpro.io/apply/80554/462160/