The Sales Development Associate (SDA) position for Targeted Media Health lies within the Marketing department of MNI Targeted Media, a business unit of Time Inc. and will be based in New York City. The SDA will provide strategic marketing support to the sales force, assisting with the overall multi-platform sales efforts of Targeted Media Health sales division. As the sales team’s primary contact for marketing intelligence, selling materials, presentations and category development, this position requires excellent communication and creative problem solving skills.

SDA primary responsibilities include:
Utilize all resources to create effective and persuasive selling material customized by client and Pharmaceutical & Health Care industries
Keep abreast of and communicate market trends, industry issues and company/product strategies
Be a strategic partner for the sales staff, developing added value opportunities and “Big Ideas” that help generate business
Provide syndicated research information to overcome objections, position products, and highlight competitive strengths in the market place
Manage the expectations of the sales team and prioritize requests based on opportunity and deadline

This position requires a balance of strategic, tactical, and creative abilities; strong interpersonal and communication skills; the capacity to juggle multiple tasks and execute several projects simultaneously.

A bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years of marketing/media experience is required. Microsoft Office skills, especially PowerPoint, are required. Pharmaceutical and CPG knowledge is a plus.

Please send resumes to Diana_cotumaccio@timeinc.com