Marcia Jowers is the owner and publisher of the Murphy Messenger. Marcia began her newspaper career in 1986, and has worked for several major newspaper groups in Tennessee, Alabama and Texas. She launched the Messenger in October, 2004 truly believing in the concept of a localized hometown newspaper. Publishing the Messenger has been her most rewarding career accomplishment. To contact Marcia: marcia@murphymessenger.com 
Sales Professional
The Murphy Messenger currently has an opening for a contract sales person (straight commission) to manage existing accounts and develop new accounts in a specific territory.
This is the perfect job for someone wanting a flexible work week with flexible hours. If you decide to work from home in your jammies until noon – you may do that! You may office out of your home and/or from your vehicle. There are no cubicles or time clocks as a contract sales representative. YOU determine the work schedule that is needed to bring the greatest results and ultimately you the greatest commissions.
Candidates should possess the following attributes:
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with little supervision
• Superior organizational skills with attention to detail
• Exceptional people skills and communication skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Excel.
Prior experience in sales not a requirement –
being results-driven is.
As a sales representative for the Murphy Messenger you will be responsible for selling long-term print and on-line advertising programs to a variety of large and small businesses as well as franchise and major businesses. Candidates should feel comfortable making in-person visits to prospective new advertisers as well as communicating via email and other social networks. Providing superior customer service to new and existing accounts is a priority.
The complete sales cycle, for which the sales representative will be responsible, begins with:
1- selling the order that will most benefit the advertiser
2- ensuring accurate ad copy
3-working with the creative design department to convey your advertisers’ vision for their order
4- gaining final approval for each client’s advertisement prior to publishing
5- reviewing completed print product prior to printing
…all completed within the strict deadlines required to meet the first and third Thursday publishing dates.
Additionally, you will have input in developing and executing sales programs, marketing plans, campaigns, and promotions to build revenue for print and online products.
Contract sales representatives are paid a percentage of their total sales as revenue is received from their clients. Keeping the aging of accounts current will ensure you are paid in a timely manner. Collection calls are not always fun to make, but necessary.
Being active in the local Chamber and other professional organizations is encouraged.
The Murphy Messenger is the only free community newspaper in Murphy, direct-mailed to 100% of the homes, business and schools in the 75094 zip code. The Messenger is solely owned and operated and is not affiliated with any other newspaper or newspaper group.
If this immediate opening is of interest to you, please forward your resume to:
Marcia Jowers at: marcia@murphymessenger.com or mail your resume to:
Marcia Jowers
Murphy Messenger
120 E. FM 544 Suite 72 PMB 136
Murphy, TX 75094
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