TV Ratings Research – Outside Sales Representative - Seattle-1202344

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TV Ratings Research – Outside Sales Representative - Seattle-1202344Description  CLICK HERE TO APPLY! Nielsen Media, a service of The Nielsen Company, tracks the television and media-viewing habits of homes across the country. Our data, which influences virtually every TV program in the U.S., shows not only what's being watched, but paints a rich portrait of the American Audience. As a pioneer and industry leader in audience measurement for more than half a century, we take pride in our technology and processes, and we are constantly searching for new ways to advance our legacy of innovation.   If skillful persuasion is second nature to you and you have the ability to develop an immediate rapport with families in their homes then tune into an exciting opportunity with Nielsen Media Research, the leader in the Television Ratings Industry. We are looking for personable outside sales professionals to enthusiastically persuade targeted families to participate in TV research as a Nielsen family. The successful individual will build relationships with each of these families during the recruitment process as a…MEMBERSHIP REPRESENTATIVE! Membership Representatives make personal visits to potential Nielsen families, in person 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 electronically and reported in the Nielsen sample. Cold calling at homes throughout all areas/neighborhoods in the (enter market name) television viewing area and achieving quarterly recruitment targets is expected. This position will require overnight travel based on business need and will allow for a non traditional work schedule, which includes afternoons, evenings and weekends. This unique position with Nielsen Media Research offers the opportunity to make a significant impact to The Nielsen Company Field Operations organization.  We provide: -Office in your home, including laptop, printer & blackberry -Company car including gas, maintenance and insurance -Comprehensive benefits package; including medical, dental, vision & 401K effective first day of employment -Paid training program, includes 3-4 weeks in Tampa, FL. Flight, corporate housing and transportation will be provided. -$32,100-$38,000 base salary based on experience & skills demonstrated throughout the selection process, (enter RPD), $1,500 language differential to those who qualify (verify & change amount if higher based on assignment & delete if no diff for market), potential for OT.  Average quarterly bonus potential of $2,900 if goals are met/exceeded. Nielsen strongly encourages the referral of women and minorities for all open positions. EOE/M/F/D/V Qualifications   In addition to a professional, get-it-done attitude, the successful candidate must possess the following qualities: -Excellent organizational skills -Ability to meet deadlines -Communication proficiency in all formats -Demonstrated success in outside sales -Influencing or persuasion experience  -MS Windows experience including Word, Excel and Outlook -College degree or equivalent experience -Ability to travel including overnight travel as business needs determine Preferred: -5+ years sales experience -Fluency in Spanish EOE Job :  Operations Primary Location :  North America-US-WA-Seattle Organization :  Nielsen Media Research Schedule :  Full-time Shift :  Day Travel :  Yes, 50 % of the Time