Display Advertising Sales Representative

St. Louis Review and Catholic St. Louis magazine
Full Time

The St. Louis Review reaches almost 50,000 households in the Archdiocese of St. Louis. The weekly newspaper tells the stories of the Catholic community, contextualizes current events and social trends, and shares the messages and pastoral priorities of the Pope and supports the Archbishop of St. Louis in his pastoral care of the faithful on their journeys as missionary disciples. 

 Job Summary 

 A display advertising sales representative offers solutions for advertising in multiple communications platforms, works closely with current advertisers, and seeks new advertisers. Account executives work honestly and ethically, in accordance with the teachings of the Catholic Church, as a team member of the St. Louis Review and the Archdiocese of St. Louis. 

 Job Responsibilities 

  • Contacts potential advertisers via telephone, email, and in-field visits
  • Presents opportunities to existing and prospective clients to advertise in digital and print platforms
  • Stays abreast of advertising trends and emerging technologies
  • Sets personal monthly & yearly sales goals
  • Assists in the layout of advertisements in digital and print products
  • Understands and utilizes media tools and social networking options in relation to advertising sales strategies
  • Generates creative ideas for revenue growth strategies
  • Designs advertisements as needed
  • Other duties as assigned

 Job Requirements 

 Strong personal and sales skills to foster excellent relationships

  • Proficient with electronic communications, computers, and office equipment, including software that is beneficial to advertising sales and design
  • Has a strong command of the English language

  Skills & Attitudes Required for Success in Job 

  • Is a motivated self-starter who is willing to take on the challenges of a rapidly changing news and advertising environment that is expanding to multiple platforms
  • Is friendly, flexible, helpful, and caring
  • Is often the first encounter people have with the Church and represents the archdiocese professionally
  • Excellent organization and time management skills

  Relationships Requirements 

  • Strong interpersonal relationship skills

  Resources for which accountable 

  • Advertising sales tracking and revenue

Apply at careers.archstl.org/job-invite/5200