Media Account Salesperson - Military Veterans

McLane is one of the largest and most stable supply chain services leaders in the United States. We've been at the forefront of delivering retail and restaurant solutions for convenience stores, mass merchants, drug stores, and chain restaurants for over 125 years. Our vision is to be an agile, innovative, and unified supply chain partner that delivers a superior customer experience, improves the lives of our teammates and community, and produces best-in-class returns.

This position will require the candidate to report and work from the office five days a week. Therefore, interested candidates should be within a 50-minute radius from Temple, TX.

BENEFITS:

• Day 1 Benefits available: medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA and company-paid life insurance.
• 401(k) with annual company match.
• Paid holidays, Responsible Off (RTO), college tuition reimbursement, and more!

The Media Account Salesperson will be responsible for the growth of McLane's Out-of-Home (OOH) advertising program. The position will sell advertising mediums to thirds parties creating long-term relationships and campaigns. Other duties may be assigned. A teammate in this position must have the ability to:

• Manage and form relationships with clients directly and/or through ad agencies.
• Discover potential business clients and develop existing customers to expand the business.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of customer and product offerings.
• Oversee production of active campaigns.
• Maintain client profiles in customer management system (CMS).
• Create sales plans and forecasts for the McLane Media Team.
• Prepare written reports, proposals and presentations.
• Create marketing materials for the McLane OOH advertising program.
• Stay knowledgeable on the current competitive environment - attend trade shows/conferences, research competitors pricing, etc.

MINIMUM QULIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Experience in OOH advertising or marketing preferred.
• Possess abilities that include both verbal and written communication skills, a professional attitude and appearance, organization skills, strong self-confidence, multi-task-oriented, decision-making skills and the ability to plan for success.
• Ability to handle multiple customers, production requirements, and make cold calls.
• Skilled in Adobe Creative Cloud, Excel, Microsoft Word and PowerPoint PC programs.
• Ability to work with effectively with many different reporting level groups.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, procedure manuals, intra-company memos and outside correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and teammates.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Possess strong analytical and communication skills with a proven ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Possess an energetic and outgoing demeanor.
• Reliable transportation is required.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Office Environment

Candidates may be subject to a background check and drug screen, in accordance with applicable laws.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.