Account Executive

Summary

Lessiter Media is looking for a positive and energetic Account Executive to join our team. Someone who is experienced in digital and print ad sales, is results-oriented and can develop and maintain long-term relationships with existing and new clients.

We’re seeking the kind of person who is self-motivated, willing to work hard, problem-solve and take a consultative approach to winning business. You must be a self-starter, high energy, be able to develop successful business relationships and professionally represent a publication that is tops in its field.

This is a great opportunity that will reward your hard work and results.

Responsibilities

  • Initiate sales and marketing calls to prospective and current clients.
  • Maintain and build relationships with existing clients.
  • Prepare proposals and respond to RFPs
  • Strategize with clients and provide strategic marketing solutions
  • Hit target prospecting and revenue quotas
  • Work internally, across departments, to create compelling media solutions for advertisers
  • Create custom sales presentations

Qualifications

  • BA/BS or equivalent
  • Minimum of 2-3 years of digital and print advertising sales experience
  • Must be a good communicator and skilled at developing relationships through sales outreach
  • Generate advertising revenues to meet specific budgetary goals
  • Self-motivated with great time management skills
  • Have a positive attitude and professional demeanor and thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • Prospecting and cold calling skills necessary to develop new advertisers
  • Maintain and grow current accounts
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, exciting environment while managing multiple priorities
  • Excellent written and presentation skills
  • CRM experience, knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook needed
  • Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective business relationships. Travel requirement 15% - 20%

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