Sales Associate, Partnership Sales

Serving over 5 million senior executives, thought leaders, and industry professionals, SmartBrief is the leading online publisher of targeted business news and information by industry. By combining technology and editorial expertise, SmartBrief filters thousands of sources daily to deliver the most relevant industry news in partnership with more than 180 trade associations, professional societies, nonprofits and corporate entities.

SmartBrief is seeking a Partner Sales Associate in Washington, DC to support senior sales professionals with multiple aspects of the partner sales process.

The Partner Sales Associate will assist the partner sales team in nurturing prospective client relationships, performing outbound calling and prospecting work, scheduling meetings, maintaining the customer database, preparing for sales meetings, preparing marketing collateral and proposals. The Partner Sales Associate will work collaboratively and strategically with senior sales staff to define and identify target markets and build the prospect universe. This entry-level position provides an exceptional learning, growing, and career-advancing opportunity in the exciting field of electronic media.

• 0-2 years of related work experience.
• A strong sense of organization, with strict attention to detail.
• Comfortable cold calling or making unsolicited phone calls.
• Demonstrated flexibility to manage multiple tasks, solve problems and work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Computer savvy and proficiency with a variety of software packages, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Thrives in a team-oriented, entrepreneurial corporate environment.
• Stellar academic record.
• Legal right to work in the United States.