Advertising Sales Consultant - Timaru/Ashburton (Part-time or Full-time)

We are on the search for an excellent sales communicator with a “can do” attitude to join our sales team at Canterbury Rural Life – a free publication reaching over 15,000 rural addresses across the Canterbury Region. We have a part-time or full-time position available (20-40 hours/week) for the right person to join our team with flexibility to be based in either our Ashburton or Timaru office.

What you’ll do:

  • Build and maintain relationships with rural clients to grow new and existing business
  • Identify opportunities and develop creative advertising solutions tailored to our clients' needs
  • Meet sales targets and contribute to the overall success of the team

 What we’re looking for:

  • A people person (media sales experience is a plus)
  • Ability to think creatively and develop solutions for our clients
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills,
  • Self-motivated with a can-do attitude and a hunger to succeed;

 What we offer:

  • Base salary + commission scheme + KiwiSaver
  • Part-time or full-time hours with flexibility on days/hours worked
  • A permanent position within a family owned and established media company
  • The opportunity to join a dedicated, close-knit, fun team 

About the Company:

Allied Press Limited is an independent family-owned media company established for over 160 years.  We deliver exceptional audience reach and engagement across multiple platforms throughout the South Island. Our organisation has significant interests in both digital and print media, as well as web and commercial print operations.

How to Apply:

If this role sounds like a good fit for you, please apply via SEEK or reach out to Mark Julius , Sales manager for a confidential discussion (027 524 6968 or mark.julius@alliedpress.co.nz).  Applications will be considered as they are received.

 

For a detailed job description, please see below.

 

Please note that applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand.