Business Development Executive-Lincoln, NE

About the role

The Lincoln Journal Star, a publication of Lee Enterprises, is seeking an energetic, skilled sales executive to drive digital multi-media account growth for new and existing accounts through prospecting, developing, and closing leads using a variety of sources in the Lincoln area.

Responsibilities

• Drive and initiate new and existing account growth through prospecting, developing, and closing leads using a variety of sources in the Lincoln area.
• Work closely with Amplified Digital to utilize their vast array of digital marketing products, tools, and partners to meet the advertising needs of clients.
• Understand and cater to the evolving needs of clients and the industry.
• Develop innovative and effective digital advertising solutions.
• Communicate and persuade confidently to win over clients.
• Overcome challenges, stay motivated, and find solutions under pressure.
• Adapt to dynamic environments and embrace change.
• Be a fast learner and apply concepts strategically to the team's success.
• Have a deep understanding and passion for the digital advertising and marketing world.

Requirements

• Demonstrated success in sales with 3 or more years in Sales, preferably in Digital Advertising.
• Bachelor's degree in marketing, Advertising, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Demonstrated experience in expanding and growing sales revenue through existing and new business.
• Experience with current digital advertising technology and 3rd party research skills such as Google Analytics.

Qualifications

• Drive and initiative: Thrives on exceeding goals, takes ownership, and hunts for new opportunities.
• Prioritization and organization: Sets priorities, manages time effectively, and stays organized amidst a busy workload.
• Strategic thinking and business sense: Understands the business side of things and adapts to changing landscapes.
• Digital marketing creativity: Develops innovative and effective digital advertising solutions.
• Communication and persuasion: Speaks and negotiates confidently, clearly communicates ideas, and wins over clients.
• Resilience and problem-solving: Overcomes challenges, stays motivated, and finds solutions under pressure.
• Adaptability and comfort with ambiguity: Thrives in dynamic environments, embraces change, and thinks critically in complex situations.
• Fast learner and strategic mind: Grasps concepts quickly and applies them strategically to the team's success.
• Client-centric mindset: Passionate about understanding and catering to the evolving needs of clients and the industry.
• Digital advertising enthusiast: Deep understanding and passion for the digital advertising and marketing world.

Skills

• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to develop and execute digital marketing strategies.
• Understanding of digital advertising platforms and technologies.
• Knowledge of Google Analytics and other third-party research tools.

Benefits

Lee Enterprises offers competitive wages in a dynamic, interesting work environment with career growth opportunities. We offer an extensive benefit program that can be personalized to your needs. Our benefit program includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, company provided life insurance and supplemental life insurance. In addition, we offer a 401K retirement plan with company match. We also offer generous paid time off to allow flexibility to balance personal life and work.

Pay

Competitive wages based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position.

Why Join Us?

• Dynamic, interesting work environment with career growth opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefit program including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, company provided life insurance and supplemental life insurance.
• 401K retirement plan with company match.
• Generous paid time off to balance personal life and work.
• Generous parental leave for new parents.
• Major subscription and advertising platform with over 70 markets in 25 states.
• Equal opportunity employer.

Additional Information

For more information about Lee, check us out at www.lee.net. We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role but do not meet 100% of the qualifications above, we encourage you to apply at https://lee.net/careers/ and search for Lincoln.