If you are interested in working side-by-side with some of the brightest minds in marketing intelligence, then comScore is the place for you. We are currently seeking a Sales Coordinator to be based in our Chicago location.Job Title: Sales Coordinator
Location: Chicago
Reports to: Vice President, Central Sales
BASIC FUNCTION:
Reporting to Vice President, Central Sales, the Sales Coordinator will work closely with the comScore Media Metrix team to research potential new business opportunities to forge relationships with new and existing clients.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBLITIES:
Learn the entire sales process from lead generation through proposal writing, rate negotiation, and contract execution
Research new business opportunities through proprietary data
Qualify leads with potential clients
Conduct product demonstrations
Assist in data reconciliations
Compile current clients form other departments to research up-sell opportunities
Liaison between prospect credit checks and finance department
QUALIFICATIONS:
4 year college degree in communications, marketing, or business
1-4 years of job experience in one of the following industries: Internet, Advertising Agency, Publishing, or Marketing
Ideal candidate should be analytical and have an understanding of panel based consumer research
Experience working with Quantitative and Qualitative research
Must be able to work in a team environment as well as work independently
Background in Sales or Account Management a plus
Proactive problem solving skills
Strong PC skills: Excel, Word, PowerPoint
comScore, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCOR) is a global leader in measuring the digital world and preferred source of digital marketing intelligence. In an independent survey of 800 of the most influential publishers, advertising agencies and advertisers conducted by William Blair & Company in July 2008, comScore was rated the most preferred online audience measurement service by 54% of respondents, a full 20 points ahead of its nearest competitor. comScores capabilities are based on a massive, global cross-section of approximately 2 million Internet users who have given comScore permission to confidentially capture their browsing and transaction behavior, including online and offline purchasing. comScore panelists also participate in survey research that gathers and integrates their attitudes and intentions. Using its proprietary technology, comScore measures what matters across a broad spectrum of digital behavior and attitudes, helping clients design more powerful marketing strategies that deliver superior ROI. With its recent acquisition of M:Metrics, comScore is also a leading source of data on mobile usage. comScore services are used by more than 1,100 clients, including global leaders such as AOL, Microsoft, Yahoo!, BBC, Carat, Cyworld, Deutsche Bank, France Telecom, Best Buy, The Newspaper Association of America, Financial Times, ESPN, Fox Sports, Nestl้, Starcom, Universal McCann, the United States Postal Service, the University of Chicago, Verizon Services Group and ViaMichelin. For more information, please visit www.comscore.com.