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Online Ad & Media Sales Internships Available...
Apr-242009
12 Interactive LLC is an interactive marketing company which owns and operates a variety of web properties. Its flagship service, PerkSpot, is a thriving Chicago startup that manages discount programs on behalf of large employers, state governments, associations, affinity groups, and leading non-profit organizations. Sample clients include: Chevron, Abbott Labs, Altria Group, CDW, Williams-Sonoma, MGM MIRAGE, and the State of Iowa Government. The latest 12 Interactive venture, Coupon Tweet, is a game-changing entrant to the world of online coupons integrating the best deals on the web, Twitter, mobile coupons, and other cutting-edge features.
We are hiring Online Media Sales Interns who are eager to gain exposure to all parts of a business coupled with the desire to work in a startup environment. The main role for this position will be to sell general site advertisements, homepage advertisements, and email blast placements to local, regional, and national advertisers.
You will be working with a small team of talented people and will have the opportunity to make an immediate impact. Given the small environment, you will be expected to be a team player, learn quickly, and work longer hours when needed. We're looking for someone who is bright, hard working, and ready to spread their wings and work more independently. The ability to learn quickly and be focused on our customers is key as well. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with PerkSpot executives to help set strategies and plans; you will also have the opportunity to grow into other roles based on performance and availability of roles. This internship will also have the potential to transition to a full-time role based on performance, market conditions, and availability.
Job Responsibilities include:
- Understanding and managing ad inventory for PerkSpot sites
- Calling and emailing both warm and cold leads who are interested in advertising via PerkSpot
- Selling and up-selling ad placements as part of a larger PerkSpot and Coupon Tweet media plan
- Account management for advertisers
- Market and competitive research
Desired Skills:
- Ability to work in a collaborative, team environment and maintain strong time and project management skills
- Confidence and poise in written and verbal communications
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail
Candidates must be local and authorized to work in the U.S. We are not able to offer sponsorship. We are also more than willing to assist students in applying for class credit.
Compensation is 100% commission and based on several factors including volume, referral/lead source, and advertisement value. If interested, please apply via eRecruiting: http://depaul.erecruiting.com
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