Account Executive - Advertising maintains relationships and favorable contacts with current and potential advertising accounts. Targets potential advertising clients and develops relationships in order to acquire new advertising accounts. Being an Account Executive - Advertising may be responsible for selling ad programs in digital formats including banners/buttons, rich media, and interactive ad products. May require a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Account Executive - Advertising typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Account Executive - Advertising gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. To be an Account Executive - Advertising typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Sales Account Executive Position Summary
The Sales Account Executive will be responsible for serving our existing customers while generating and managing new advertising accounts. This role requires a person to be highly motivated, enjoy selling and be up for a challenge. A successful Account Executive will have strong, proven traits including excellent customer service, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, self motivation and drive to achieve goals while serving, track record of over achieving sales quota, computer use (Google Docs, Sheets, CRM, etc.) As an Account Executive, you will complete your customer contacts, both cold and follow-up via the phone and in person. This is a work from home/vehicle position. This job isn’t easy but for a successful Account Executive, the financial rewards can be tremendous. Sales and product training will be provided to give you the tools you need to be successful. The Account Executive reports directly to the CEO.
Primary Duties *This list is not intended to be comprehensive, but give a baseline of expectations.
Sell Out of Home Advertising throughout our billboard footprint
Cold calling, presentations, forecasting sales, researching new account leads, etc…
Plan daily sales calls and customer presentations
Review target customer advertising needs/wants to uncover potential sales opportunities
Prepare and execute sales quotes
Keep detailed records of all sales activities
Requirements
Excellent Time Management with the Ability to Work Independently
Self Motivated
Strong Communication Skills
Consultative Selling Skills
Ability to Manage Customer Relationships
Good Organizational Skills to create and maintain appointment schedules
Maintain records of all customer contacts, opportunities and sales using a CRM
Attend outside organization events (Chamber, Business to Business, etc)
Basic Computer and Math Skills
Knowledge of Advertising preferred
Possible overnight travel
Valid Driver’s License and Clean Driving Record
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
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Work Location: In person
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