Advertising Sales and Marketing Assistant/Coordinator

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) is a leader in setting standards and promoting excellence in sleep medicine health care, education and research. We serve as the national office for professional membership associations.  You will coordinate the advertising sales strategies for our scientific publications, annual meeting programs, and membership directory.  You will also coordinate and develop marketing strategies for AASM products and benefits for AASM members and membership.  This is the perfect entry-level marketing opportunity!

 

Responsibilities

Advertising Sales Strategies

Achieve annual advertising sales budget goals by performing the following:Develop and maintain advertising contacts of current and potential advertisers.Maintain relationships with key contacts at print vendors and advertising agencies via phone and e-mail correspondence.Promote and sell advertising space via publication awareness using all aspects of communication to include both display and classified advertising.Coordinate advertising as it relates to ad placement by issue.Notification of journal subscription promotions.Administrative responsibilities such as direct mail, subscription data entry, back-issue mailing, online access notification and instruction.Investigate and resolve subscription concerns as it relates to new subscriptions, subscription renewals, subscription rates, and back issues.

 

Marketing Strategies

 Achieve and adhere to annual marketing promotion budget by performing the following:Develop, administer and track marketing promotions and sales.  i.e. personalized brochures, special product pricing, and new and current product marketing.Assist in the development of membership correspondence and list serve announcements as it relates to the marketing of AASM products/promotion.Enhance the benefits of individual and center memberships in order retain and increase AASM membership.Some travel will be required with this position, which may include weekends.

 

RequirementsB.A. in Marketing or related field.Minimum 1 year marketing and/or sales experience; 2 years related experience highly desirable.Requires working knowledge and understanding of Outlook and Microsoft OfficeStrong written and verbal communication skills.Strong interpersonal skills.Ability to efficiently manage multiple projects; strong organizational skills required.Available to work well independently and in a team environment. Must be detailed oriented.

 

Position and salary level will be commensurate with experience.  We offer a business casual work environment and excellent benefits including health and dental insurance, bonus plan and generous retirement plan.  Equal opportunity employer.  Please send resume, cover letter and salary history/requirements to hr@aasmnet.org .  Resume submissions without salary history/requirements will not be considered.  Visit us at www.aasmnet.org.