Sales & Marketing Assistant for Backpacker and SNEWS

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Backpacker magazine and its sister trade publication, SNEWS, are looking to hire a sales and marketing assistant, preferably with knowledge of the magazine publishing industry.  Located in Boulder, CO, the position is full-time, starting immediately and will report to the Marketing Director.

 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

Sales, Marketing and Event Support

­    Assist in all aspects of the marketing chain – brand development, advertising, events, sponsorships, non-profit relationships, research and public relations

­    In collaboration with national sales representatives, responsible for organizing, editing, and proofing sales materials, marketing proposals and PowerPoint presentations, as well as interpreting research for client proposals

­    Write, execute and produce in-book advertorials, event invitations and advertising sell pieces

­    Create and update sales materials including media kits (print and online), various sell sheets and strategic sales presentations

­    Contribute to the development, organization and execution of consumer, trade and client entertaining events

­    Participate in client and agency meetings, sales calls and creative brainstorming sessions that comprehensively explain Backpacker’s marketing programs

­    Maintain accurate work orders, merchandising logs, status reports, budgets, and production schedules for all marketing projects

­    Responsible for delivering required materials accurately and in a timely manner so that all deadlines and budgets are met

 

Online Support

­    Work with Online Marketing Manager with the implementation and fulfillment of advertising-based online campaigns on Backpacker.com

­    Assist in fulfilling and executing online client email blasts, custom marketing microsites, online sweepstakes and online research

 

Trade Show Support

­    Manage trade show planning as needed, including coordinating sales meetings, hotel rooms, flights, tradeshow logistics, set-up and tear down

­    Schedule and coordinate trade show appointments, dinners and special events

­    Coordinate with all tradeshow vendors


REQUIREMENTS:

  • Extremely organized and highly-detail oriented
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, with strong initiative and follow-through
  • Candidate must be professional, articulate, and polished; presentation skills is a necessity
  • Ability to successfully handle multiple projects in a fast paced environment
  • Ability to work both independently and in a team-driven environment
  • Requires minimal supervision
  • Creative thinker in all aspects of work
  • Willingness to contribute at all levels as needed

 

CONTACT: 

Please send your resume, cover letter and salary requirements to Charina Lumley, Marketing Director, Backpacker magazine at clumley@backpacker.com


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