District Sales Manager

This territory currently consists of 19 counties in Northern Illinois. We will be looking to add some southern Wisconsin counties into this territory going into 2024. Candidates must live in or be willing to relocate to this Northern Illinois or Southern Wisconsin area to be considered.

Farm and Home Publishers is the largest rural plat and directory publisher in the United States and is currently seeking an experienced outside advertising sales representative in or around the northern portion of Illinois or southern portion of Wisconsin.

Our ideal candidate will have prior success calling on small to large businesses, professional firms, family owned companies, ad agencies, preferably within the territory we are hiring for. This outside sales position requires strong closing skills and the ability to prospect for new business. 5 years of outside B2B sales experience preferred. Some overnight travel might be required.

This position will primarily consist of daily travel to renew and upsell existing accounts while also prospecting for new business throughout the territory. You will need to be passionate about the advertising and commercial print industries, be self-motivated, and present yourself professionally in person, over the phone, and electronically.

This sales position is commission-based. The value of working for commission is that you are in control of how much you earn. With our very aggressive commission rates, the opportunity and earning power for the right person are unlimited. Flexible hours.

Come join our growing company with the largest print and online advertising sales in the industry. The average working tenure of our District Sales Managers is 13 years with the longest being 38 years, and the average retired tenure is 26 years. We have 21 territories company-wide in 9 states. To view our product please visit our website at www.farmandhomepublishers.com. We are looking for an individual who is looking for a permanent position. Send resume to Farm And Home Publishers, LTD, P.O. Box 290, Clear Lake, IA 50428.

A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required.

Requirements

• Maintain and grow existing accounts.
• Prospect new business via “cold calling”
• Build, manage, and grow relationships with a diverse client base.
• Be creative by thinking outside the box.
• Help develop ad strategies for clients.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and detail-oriented.
• Media & commercial print sales background is a plus, but not required
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $65,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Self-determined schedule

Supplemental pay types:

• Commission pay

Experience:

• Outside sales: 3 years (Preferred)
• Advertising Sales: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $65,000 - $125,000