Inside Sales Representative

Inbound Sales Representative

The Inbound Sales Representative (full-time, remote) meets our customers' business or personal needs by providing the right advertising product or technical assistance with our print and online services. This individual should have a competitive spirit and a strong customer focus with the ability to complete workload through inbound calls and emails while providing professional, courteous customer service to our advertising customers while meeting deadlines in a highly accurate environment.

This is a remote-based, full-time position (Monday Friday and 2 hours Saturday morning) and candidates must reside in Ohio.

What you will do :

• Assist current customers as well as new customers in all aspects of classified advertising
• Take incoming calls from families, funeral homes, and individuals placing obituaries
• Assist callers in composing and editing obituaries, ensuring accuracy and sensitivity
• Coordinate with newspapers and online publications to place Classified advertisements
• Responsible for placing advertisements and documenting all customer transactions in accordance with company policy
• Answer inbound calls and emails across multiple markets by quickly toggling between applications & confidently navigate an ad order entry system, and develop professional relationships with our customers
• Assist customers in placing product orders and recommend new product offers
• Work with customers by answering questions, researching / resolving issues, troubleshooting and ensuring that customers enjoy the time they spend working with you
• Meet and maintain all individual and team standards as set by the department, attend product and system training events, and share ideas to improve business practices

What you will bring :

Who we are :

The News-Herald, a subsidiary of MediaNews Group, is a local news organization that covers Lake and Geauga counties. Get breaking news, sports and entertainment coverage that fits your life.

3x Built In Best Places to Work Winner - 2023, 2024 & 2025 (MNG Roles Only; not Trib, SDUT, or NYDN)

EEO Statement : We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

How To Apply :

Closing Date : Continuous recruitment until the position is filled.

Conditions of Employment : A full pre-employment background check will be conducted as part of the selection process. Must be willing to submit and pass the necessary required checks. Must be available for shift work. May be required to work various hours for coverage outside of normal business hours.