Account Executive - Mid Markets

Account Executive

The Account Executive role is a revenue generating position. Efforts in this position will be focused on generating new business in an assigned category or within a territory. This inside sales position will be calling clients and agencies remotely and may include minimal travel. For out of market positions, focus will be on face-to-face meetings within territory with key clients and agencies. This position will initially focus on small to mid-size agencies and clients.

• Manage all aspects of the sales function including development of new and incremental business by prospecting new clients & agencies, determine needs, proposing appropriate programs directly to them and closing the business.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients and agencies.
• Maintain your own pipeline through CRM system and keep all forecasts up to date.
• Achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue goals.
• Work as part of the team and maintain the teamwork culture at GSTV by helping and sharing with co-workers.
• Make independent decisions as it relates to programs offered and rates within GSTV guidelines in order to close business.

Requirements

The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Successful track record of selling media to automotive, insurance, government, banking, retail, QSR/CDR or within assigned territory.
• Succesful track record of working with agencies.
• Ability to self-generate leads.
• Success in qualifying, prospecting and closing via the phone & email.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-growing, rapidly changing entrepreneurial environment.
• Ability to think and plan strategically.
• Good interpersonal skills, phone communication skills & email skills.
• Ability to think and plan strategically.
• Ability to work in a fun, open environment that encourages teamwork and collaboration.
• Quick to absorb new information and capabilities.
• Ability to present in 1:1 setting, large groups and to C-level executives.
• A clear communicator via the phone, in person and in writing.
• Enthusiastic, energetic and tenacious.
• Able to present ideas with passion and conviction.
• Skilled at negotiating and getting others excited about your product.
• Hightly organized & flexible.
• Computer literate and understanding of basic CRM, Excel, Outlook, Word & PowerPoint.
• Minimal travel required that may include overnight stay.

Preferred Qualifications

• Agency contacts and client relationships in existing category/territory.

Education And/or Experience

• BA/BS degree from a leading U.S. or International University in related field, as well as 2+ years of advertising sales experience within digital, OOH, TV, cable or radio related experience.

Benefits

• Day One! Medical, Dental, Vision, Paternal Leave, Life Insurance, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, STD/LTD + Vol Plans.
• Paid Holidays, 20 PTO days + Sick time.
• Perks, HSA and FSA and Lifestyle Spending Account (1st of mo after 30 days).
• 401K Match (90 days).

Pay Range

The Pay Range For This Role Is 115,000 - 140,000 USD per year(New York, NY)