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)
Account Executive
We are looking for someone in the Mt Pleasant area with an outgoing personality and the ability to work independently while also being a crucial piece of our team. You need to be self-motivated, be willing to learn and adapt quickly and have a desire to help businesses - and the community - succeed, grow and thrive.
If that is you, the Southeast Iowa Union has a career for you in advertising sales. We are your hometown media company that offers our advertising customers a wide variety of options to spread their message and grow their following. We offer print publications, digital ads in many forms, streaming video opportunities, e-newsletters, niche publications and we are part of even larger networks to really expand reach and opportunities.
Do you need sales experience? Helpful but not necessary, if you can sell yourself we will train you. You just need to bring a positive attitude and the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of different people.
Great earning potential with a solid base wage plus commission and bonus plans.
This is a full-time, Monday – Friday, day-shift position that has a full slate of benefits, the ability to earn stock in our parent company, leadership and growth potential, and a challenging but rewarding career based in our Mt Pleasant office.
Please apply through this link: southeastiowaunion.com/careers
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Job Summary
Consultatively sells advertising for all properties and all company web sites to assigned list of accounts. Identify and target ways to grow existing business as well as ways to obtain new business opportunities. Collaboratively works with management to maximize revenue.
Job Responsibilities
Job Skills & Attributes
Strong written and verbal communication skills. Creative thinking and planning. Strong work ethic and ability to be flexible in work efforts to drive business is key to success. Ability to work with a variety of standard computer software and mobile tools as well as internal operating systems necessary to create proposals, process orders and track pipeline.
Minimum Requirements
Two years experience in sales desirable but will train a candidate with good local knowledge and an outgoing, positive attitude. Above average written and oral communication skills. Own reliable transportation, safe driving habits, and the maintaining of valid driver's license. Ability to generate fresh ideas and think creatively a plus.
Pre-employment background check & drug screen required EOE
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