Location:

Houston, Texas

Description:

Hart Energy, leader in energy content, is seeking a highly successful advertising sales person who will contribute to the advertising bottom line by leveraging a fundamental knowledge of consultative selling into the business community.

Hart Energy offers a competitive benefits package, 401(k) plan, 21 Paid Time-Off (PTO) days, 15 paid holidays, flexible work schedule and much more.

We are seeking a highly motivated advertising sales person who is successful at securing new business and maintaining previously established relationships.

Prospecting is the key element of this position; it requires identifying and qualifying, as well as growing, clients for our digital, print, special publications and our events business.

The successful candidate should have strong consultative sales skill, with a proven track record of success in prospecting, business development and client service.

Ongoing responsibilities include:

• Develop integrated marketing campaigns across multiple platforms, including digital, print and events.
• Maintain an active schedule of face-to-face appointments and prospecting calls.
• Generate advertising revenue by consistently meeting and exceeding monthly, quarterly and annual revenue goals.
• Work with all levels, including C-level executives, small business owners, managing partners and marketing specialists.
• Sell new business via high volume prospecting, phone calls, emails and meetings.
• Domestic travel (25%).

Qualifications:

• Aggressive self-starter who can systematically prospect for new business.
• Knowledge and proven experience in digital, print and/or conference sales.
• Strong communication skills both for creating proposals and delivering presentations.
• Ability to interface cohesively with internal and external teams is a must.
• Knowledge of energy industry is preferred, but not necessary.
• Ability to forge strong relationships with clients.
• Familiarity with Hubspot or another CRM is preferred.
• Minimum five years of advertising/business development experience and a proven track record.
• Bachelor's degree in related field; years of experience may be substituted for degree.

*Hart Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.