Role OverviewJoin The Alton Telegraph to help deliver impactful media campaigns for our customers, leveraging our rich history, extensive audience reach, best-in-class advertising solutions, and the power of cutting-edge AI tools. As an Account Executive, you will be responsible for developing and managing a sales pipeline and building new business relationships with local advertisers throughout the Alton area.
What You Will Do
Drive Success with Innovative Tools: Utilize our AI-powered software to enhance every stage of the sales cycle, from prospecting and planning to presenting and closing deals. Lead Generation: Call on local small to medium sized businesses to show the value of our suite of digital media advertising products from social media, display, video, programmatic, SEO/SEM to traditional advertisements.
Why It Might Be a Fit
Purposeful: You are direct and get things done quickly, with confidence, integrity, and determination. Adaptable: You react and adjust to changing conditions and come up with practical ideas to deal with them. Driven: You have self-assurance and competitive drive, delivering high-quality, organized, and repeatable results.
Requirements
- BA/BS degree in Advertising, Marketing, or Communications a plus or equivalent experience
- 2+ years of business-to-business outside sales in advertising or media, with a proven success in new business acquisition and exceeding revenue goals
- Superior presentation, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Technically savvy with experience in Salesforce, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Goal-oriented, competitive, and forward-thinking with strong business and financial acumen
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- Competitive retirement plan with matching program
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Monthly Child & Dependent Care Reimbursement
- Emotional Wellbeing
- LGBTQ+ & Inclusive Health Services
- Fertility Coverage & Menopause Support
- Pet Wellness Reimbursement & Rover Credits
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