Membership Sales Representative - Baltimore, MD

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If skillful persuasion is second nature to you and you have the ability to motivate, then tune into an exciting opportunity with Nielsen Media Research. If you are a people-person with a desire for variety this is the position for you. We are looking for an enthusiastic communicator who will persuade targeted families to participate in TV research as a Nielsen family. This individual will build supportive relationships with each of these families as a...MEMBERSHIP REPRESENTATIVE! Nielsen Media Research has been the leader in the Television Ratings Industry for over 50 years. Nielsen Media Research measures television audiences and reports data to television networks, local affiliates, cable operator/networks, program syndicators, and advertising agencies. Membership Representatives make personal visits to potential Nielsen families, without an appointment, and advise them that their participation in the ratings will help represent the television-viewing sample in their area. Nielsen families will have their daily viewing gathered and reported in the Nielsen sample. This unique position with Nielsen Media Research offers the following... · Non-traditional schedule, to include afternoons, evenings & weekends · Company car (Insurance/Maintenance/Gas Paid)· Comprehensive benefits package effective the first day of employment (medical, dental, vision, life, 401K) · Laptop computer, printer and blackberry· Consecutive 3 weeks paid training in Tampa, Florida (flight, housing and car provided)· $32,100 base salary, $1500 language differential to those who qualify, guaranteed 40 hour per week pay, overtime pay over 40 hours? Pay for Performance Bonus Structure, paid quarterlyQualificationsIn addition to a professional, get-it-done attitude, the successful candidate must possess the following qualities: · Self-motivated · Excellent organizational skills · Ability to meet deadlines · Communication proficiency in all formats · Experience working with minimal supervision · Sales, influencing or persuasion experience · Proficiency in MS Office applications · College degree or equivalent experience. We strongly encourage the referral of women and minorities for all open positions. EOE/M/F/D/V



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