Advertising Account Executive

Company: The Aiken Standard
Location: Aiken
Posted on: February 26, 2021

Job Description:

Job DescriptionPOSITION DESCRIPTION:This full-times advertising sales position comes with a protected account list and warm leads. Sales reps provide advertising and marketing services to existing advertisers and prospects, spending more than half the day interacting with clients. Assist clients with creative ad design for both digital and print advertising as needed. Increasing active accounts as well as reducing account churn are critical key performance indicators.RESPONSIBILITIES:-- Achieving assigned monthly sales goals in events, print and digital products-- Identifying and calling on inactive advertisers within assigned territory-- Grow active account base and increase revenue-- Conduct needs assessments through face-to-face meetings with clients-- Work with team to recommend customer-centric solutions-- Make a minimum of eight outside sales calls daily-- Generate and follow-up on sales leads; identify key decision makers-- Present customer proposals to decision makers-- Communicate effectively with clients, sales team, and company employees-- Log all sales activities in the CRM system or on call tracking reports as needed-- Attend all relevant meetings and work-related events as assigned-- Monitor client credit information and assist with collections as needed-- Assumes other duties as assigned by managementRequirements, minimum education level, and experience:* College degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.At least one year of sales experience preferred. Marketing or customer service experience helpful.Dependable transportation, valid SC driver's license, proof of insuranceKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:* Excellent written and verbal communication skills* Strong organizational and time management skills plus ability to multi-task* Attention to detail, deadlines and problem solving skills* Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.* Ability to change priorities and keep on schedule in a fast-paced environment* Proven track record of strong presentation skills and/or previous experience in media sales* Proficiency in MS Office - Outlook, Excel, PowerPointSome local travel will be required.Training is provided for the right addition to our sales team.EOEJob Type: Full-timePay: $30,000.00 - $35,000.00 per yearCOVID-19 considerations:Sales professionals are showing their creativity in sales calls with video chats and client interactions in safe environments.

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