Account Executive, Sales

What You’ll Do

• Find, hunt and close multiplatform advertising business targets utilizing television and a wide variety of digital media tactics including verified partnerships with Amazon, Fullthrottle.ai, and more.
• Develop a strong new business prospect list and actively and consistently make new business calls.
• Build and grow relationships with local businesses and advertising agencies, serving as a trusted marketing advisor who uncovers needs and provides smart, strategic solutions.
• Prepare and present compelling, data-supported presentations that clearly communicate campaign value and expected results.
• Develop and follow a plan to ensure successful achievement of revenue goals.
• Provide superior client service through efficient and proactive communication, order management, and post-campaign reporting.
• Effectively manage proposal requests, rate negotiation, preemptions and make goods under tight deadlines.
• Collaborate with managers and internal teams to ensure campaign success for your clients.
• Support collection of receivables.
• Follow all station procedures for order entry, trafficking, reporting, and billing.
• Actively track activities, pipeline, and account progress using CRM tools to maintain visibility and accountability.

Skills You Need for Success in This Role

• Knowledge of a wide variety of digital advertising tactics, products, and capabilities.
• An understanding of basic marketing principles, the customer buying funnel and how to apply tactics at the right point in the customer journey.
• Strong time management skills and attention to detail.
• You build strong relationships with your clients and are an effective negotiator.
• Able to quickly recover from adversity and rejection.
• Effective communicator who can listen, build rapport and earn trust with clients and colleagues.
• Passion for contributing to a sales team with a positive mindset and collaborative spirit.

Education & Experience Requirements

• College degree preferred or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in advertising sales is preferred or minimum of 5 years of business-to-business sales is essential.
• Ability to create functional and effective documents in PowerPoint and Excel.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with Wide Orbit is a plus.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and a satisfactory driving record.
• Modern, professional appearance is a must.