Northeast Sales Manager, Power & Motoryacht

FUNCTIONS:We are seeking a highly motivated, polished, sales professional responsible for Power & Motoryacht sales within NorthEast territory. Implement the sales programs within the assigned territory. Present in-person sales calls to develop new revenue while maintaining and growing current advertising base. Evaluates and implements appropriate new sales techniques to increase region’s sales volume Recommends product or service enhancements to improve customer satisfaction and sales potential Sell print advertising space, online ads, event marketing & sponsorships per goals outlined in Plan Generate revenue through advertising sales, renewal and existing business Service existing advertising clients (meet with at trade shows/make in-office sales calls) Maintain relationships and favorable contacts with current and potential advertising accounts Maintain a contact database to provide key projections for charting growth in the marketplace Develop a growth plan for each account that includes in person visitation/sales calls as approved by the Publisher Manage monthly closing for ad space and material Prospect for new business targeting potential advertisers to acquire new accounts Other duties and tasks as assigned  REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:·  BA/BS degree in Marketing/Business or related field·  5-7 years experience in regional sales KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:· Excellent written & verbal communication skills· Strong customer service & client relations skills· Ability to communicate marketing ideas and plans in written proposals, to include PowerPoint & Excel spreadsheets·  Demonstrated interpersonal skills·  Motivated self-starter·  Familiarity with boating/marine market·  Knowledge of production procedures & specifications ABOUT USSource Interlink Companies is a leading marketing, merchandising, content and fulfillment company of entertainment products, including DVDs, music CDs, magazines, books and related items. The Company's fully integrated businesses include:  Distribution and fulfillment of entertainment products to major retail chains throughout North America and directly to consumers of entertainment products ordered through the Internet Provider of magazines, events, television shows, radio programming and related Web sites for automobile, marine, equine, outdoor sports, home tech, daytime television and other enthusiast audiences Import and export of periodicals sold in more than 100 markets worldwide Coordination of product selection and placement of impulse items sold at checkout counters Processing and collection of rebate claims as well as management of sales data obtained at the point-of-purchase Design, manufacture and installation of wire fixtures and displays in major retail chains Licensing of children's and family-friendly home entertainment products  Source Interlink serves approximately 110,000 retail store locations throughout North America. Supply chain relationships include consumer goods advertisers, subscribers, movie studios, record labels, magazine and newspaper publishers, confectionary companies and manufacturers of general merchandise. For more information, please visit the Company's website at http://www.sourceinterlink.com.