At Chinook Book we believe a vibrant local economy happens when good people connect to good businesses. Chinook Book makes buying local easy and fun and helps people act on their values. We are seeking a dynamic person to fill the role of Community and Business Outreach Manager for the Northern California region. The person in this position develops and manages key relationships with local merchants to help them grow their business through Chinook Book. Would friends and co-workers describe you as organized and outgoing? Do you love working with purpose-driven people and helping them reach their goals? If so, this position may be for you.

Main Duties:
• Prospecting and sales of Chinook Book mobile and print advertising products to local, sustainable businesses based in Northern California; Many face-to-face meetings throughout the region with local business owners and marketing decision makers;
• Outreach to major businesses and organizations in the region to create partnerships for the mobile Chinook Book; Use a consultative sales approach to craft unique, mutually beneficial partnerships that leverage the Chinook Book platform and benefit the partner;
• Collaborating with your Northern California team on market-wide initiatives, including promotions and cross-channel sales;
• Collaborate with sales and outreach colleagues in other markets on successful strategies and new product and promotion development;
• Provide excellent, consultative customer service;
• Keep up to date with current sustainability product trends and show knowledge and enthusiasm for promoting local and sustainable businesses.

Requirements:
• Proven experience and success setting and achieving sales goals;
• BA or BS degree;
• 2+ years sales or community outreach experience;
• Highly-motivated, collaborative, outgoing, positive, confident, respectful personality;
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written;
• Comfortable developing relationships over the phone and face-to-face and working in a fast-paced environment;
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Experience using Word and Excel and 30 words per minute keyboarding ability;
• A basic understanding and strong interest in sustainability issues;
• Willing to work occasional evenings and weekends;
• Ability to lift 30-lb boxes of books;

This is a full-time position with a base plus commission compensation structure. Celilo Group Media offers a competitive benefits package including health (medical, dental, complementary care), retirement and paid time off. Please email letter of interest, resume and compensation requirements to ncajobs@chinookbook.net.