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Sales Representative, New Mexico and Southwest

University of New Mexico
Hourly: $18.81 - $25.56
life insurance, remote work
United States, New Mexico, Albuquerque
1 University Of New Mexico (Show on map)
Nov 28, 2024
Requisition ID req30394 Working Title Sales Representative, New Mexico and Southwest Position Grade 10 Position Summary *The Best Consideration Date has been extended to 9.16.2024* The University of New Mexico Press, the largest book publisher in the state of New Mexico, seeks an organized, innovative, resourceful, and dynamic Sales and Marketing Representative to join the sales and marketing team. The Sales and Marketing Representative is an in-house position that pursues positive and productive relationships with primarily New Mexican retailers, libraries, and educators alongside driving key marketing initiatives with in-state partners. Additionally, this position participates in department and press-wide meetings; represents the press at local and national events and conferences, possibly during weekend or evening hours; explores special additional sales opportunities in and outside the state; manages course adoption requests and outreach; collaborates with internal production and editorial staff as necessary; maintains database records and files; and assists with other miscellaneous duties as needed. The University Environment Founded in 1889, the University of New Mexico sits on the traditional homelands of the Pueblo of Sandia. The original peoples of New Mexico - Pueblo, Navajo, and Apache - since time immemorial, have deep connections to the land and have made significant contributions to the broader community statewide. We honor the land itself and those who remain stewards of this land throughout the generations and also acknowledge our committed relationship to Indigenous peoples. We gratefully recognize our history. UNM is a Tier I Research Institution, a Hispanic-serving institution, and the flagship university in a majority-minority state. To support UNM's diverse campus constituents and colleagues, the College affirms its commitment to honor diversity, ensure fairness and access, and create an environment where all employees are treated respectfully. These commitments include the support of the CULLS IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility) Committee and the College's Anti-Racism statement. See the Position Description for additional information. Conditions of Employment Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree; at least 2 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis. Preferred Qualifications Preferred Qualifications: Excellent interpersonal skills, including working individually with accounts and making presentations Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to create, compose and edit written materials such as flyers and order forms Ability to use independent judgment and to work with a variety of accounts with diverse marketplace requirements and buying schedules Ability to work independently and within a team environment Demonstrated commitment to serving a diverse population of students, employees, & community members Ability to multi-task and schedule priorities Knowledge of marketing strategies, processes, initiatives, and resources Knowledge of software applications such as Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, Power Point, and Outlook Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite including InDesign and Photoshop Knowledge of publishing/book industry Demonstrated commitment to serving a diverse population of students, employees, & community members Additional Requirements Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM Department University Press UP (430A) Employment Type Staff Staff Type Regular - Full-Time Term End Date Status Non-Exempt Pay Hourly: $18.81 - $25.56 Benefits Eligible This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information. ERB Statement As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid. Background Check Required Yes For Best Consideration Date 9/16/2024 Eligible for Remote Work Eligible for Remote Work Statement Application Instructions Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application. Required documents: resume, cover letter and writing sample. Please describe how you meet the preferred qualifications on your cover letter. *Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular* or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.** The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.