WHO WE ARE

Federation, a 501c non-profit, touches more Jewish lives on the planet than any other organization. Wherever there is a need, we are there to sustain and strengthen Jewish life. We do this by funding and supporting a world-wide network of organizations that do two things: care for people in need here at home, in Israel and around the world and nurture and sustain the Jewish community today and for future generations. The Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley is focused on addressing the most pressing issues facing our community every day.

Are you a motivated media ad salesperson looking to make a few extra bucks? We are looking for a contract advertising salesperson to sell advertisements in Hakol, our monthly award-winning newspaper, the Maimonides Directory, a healthcare reference book published yearly, and Shalom Lehigh Valley magazine, published every other year. We are also looking for corporate sponsorships.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prospect new potential advertisers and advertising opportunities, along with corporate sponsorships
• Connect with existing and new potential advertisers via phone and email
• Develop strong, ongoing relationships with prospects and existing accounts
• Sell ads and complete advertising contracts
• Sell corporate sponsorships and complete sponsorship contracts
• Obtain press-ready artwork from the advertiser
• Track all sales activities
• Maintain list of advertisements in each issue

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• A self-starter motivated to sell media ads
• Is interested in our non-profit cause and being an integral part of our success
• Is familiar with the Lehigh Valley area of Pennsylvania
• Has previous experience in advertising sales
• Understands the nature of print advertising and how it differs from web and social media ads
• Is excited about connecting with ad buyers (agencies or businesses) to build relationships
• Can sell media advertising and close ad sales deals
• Operates with integrity
• Is ethical, independent, confident, highly organized, and has excellent command of phone and email communications, including grammar and spelling

BENEFITS:

• Flexible schedule
• Work from anywhere in the Lehigh Valley region
• Generous commission structure
  
  To apply, please email your resume to Charlene Riegger, Director of Marketing, at charlene@jflv.org.