Careers at Silk Purse Women

Advertising Space Sales

Silk Purse Women seeks a seasoned full-time contract sales rep to become a key member of our team, with the potential to assume greater responsibilities in the future.  Reporting to the Executive Vice President of Sales, the successful candidate will enjoy unlimited financial reward based upon performance, a flexible work schedule, and the opportunity to meet New Jersey’s top vendors and corporate managers.

Key responsibilities:
The position is responsible for generating a minimum of a half a page of ad space sales weekly (4 pages per issue) through cold calling, follow-up and ongoing relationship management.  Specific administrative duties include:
   • Initiation and receipt of signed Insertion Orders and Contracts
   • Submission of weekly sales reports to management (Excel format preferred)
   • Submission of expense reports monthly
   • Maintenance of list of sales and corresponding commission reports

Experience requirements:
Minimum of five years of experience in outside sales in a service industry, with a documented record of success.  Advertising space sales experience a plus.

A demonstrated awareness of those products and services which would appeal to Silk Purse Women’s target audience.

Demonstrated experience regularly using a computer for business, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.

A high school degree or equivalent is the minimum educational requirement.  A college education is preferred.

Personal traits needed:
   • Excellent oral and communication skills
   • Enthusiastic, outgoing personality
   • A professional image
   • Ability to take initiative and work with minimum supervision
   • Persistence
   • Highly responsible with excellent follow-through
   • Trustworthy with the knowledge and handling of confidential information

Other requirements:
Must have a car as well as a valid driver’s license and auto insurance.

Must have one’s own working environment, including a cell phone and internet-accessible computer.

Compensation:
Monthly draw against sales, high commissions, bonus potential plus a expense reimbursement program.

Interested and qualified candidates only are requested to email resumes and
contact information to Lorraine LaShell, Executive Vice President of Sales,
lorraine@silkpursewomen.com.