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Local Ad Sales Account Executive

Optimum Media · Bossier City, LA · 2 wk ago
Business DevelopmentFull-time

Job Summary

We are seeking a driven, self-motivated Local Advertising Sales Account Executive Representative to join our team and deliver targeted advertising solutions to local businesses. In this role, you’ll work with a robust portfolio of premium media assets, including top networks (ESPN, CNN, FOX News, NFL Network, etc.) and leading streaming platforms (Amazon Prime, Netflix, YouTube, YouTube TV, and more).

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain relationships with local business owners, key decision-makers, and advertising agencies.
  • Use a consultative sales approach to identify client goals and develop customized, results-driven advertising strategies.
  • Present and sell integrated marketing solutions across TV, streaming, mobile, and digital out-of-home (DOOH) platforms.
  • Manage the full sales cycle, including prospecting, proposal development, campaign execution, and post-campaign follow-up.
  • Oversee client accounts from initial pitch through production and campaign activation, ensuring a seamless experience.
  • Continuously analyze client needs and recommend new opportunities to maximize campaign performance and ROI.
  • Collaborate with internal sales support teams to execute campaigns and deliver high-quality service.
  • Stay up to date on industry trends, media products, and competitive offerings.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required
  • 2+ years of successful sales experience
  • Proven ability to build, manage, and maintain a strong sales pipeline
  • Track record of consistently closing new business and driving revenue growth
  • Strong prospecting and cold calling skills with the ability to generate leads
  • Demonstrated success meeting or exceeding monthly sales targets
  • Excellent presentation and communication skills
  • Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to work independently
  • Solid problem-solving skills and ability to think strategically
  • Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook)
  • Valid driver’s license, satisfactory driving record within Company required standard and proof of auto insurance

Benefits

This full-time position offers a base salary, uncapped commission, bonus opportunities, a flexible work environment, ongoing training, and the opportunity to build long-term client relationships in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds regardless of gender, race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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