Account Executive

MediaNews Group, Inc.

$85K — $125K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years in sales, advertising, or marketing required; media experience preferred.
  • Strong proactive mindset to adapt in a dynamic sales environment.
  • Proven track record of closing sales deals with resilience to rejection.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills for client engagement across various communication channels.
  • Familiarity with diverse advertising solutions; CRM experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Manage a busy daily schedule with client meetings and prospecting.
  • Serve as a marketing consultant, using multimedia tools to create tailored solutions.
  • Achieve weekly performance goals with 50 to 100 cold calls to secure appointments.
  • Develop a strong sales funnel, guiding prospects from contact to closure.
  • Provide high-touch service to retain clients and demonstrate advertising effectiveness.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance.
  • 401k retirement plan options.
  • Paid time off and select paid holidays.
  • Cell stipend provided.
Full Job Description
Summary:

The Advertising Sales Executive is a member of a high-performing, team-oriented group of media marketing and sales professionals. In this fast-paced, high-energy role, you will be responsible for maintaining and growing an established book of business, while aggressively pursuing new local business partners.

Your focus will be the East Santa Rosa territory-a thriving, target-rich region packed with a diverse mix of retail and professional services. This position is perfect for a self-motivated hunter who can bring a sense of urgency, leverage a comprehensive multimedia toolkit, and build deep roots in the local business community.

What You Will Do
  • Manage a dynamic daily schedule. Start your mornings checking emails and voicemails before hitting the pavement for in-person client meetings, relationship building, and proactive prospecting.
  • Act as a marketing consultant, utilizing our full media toolbox to create custom, effective pipelines for local businesses to help them succeed.
  • Hit core weekly performance metrics to keep your pipeline full, aiming for 50 to 100 cold calls per week to secure high-value virtual or desirable in-person meetings.
  • Build and pursue a robust sales funnel. Move prospects from initial contact to close by presenting smart, data-driven print, digital, events, and social marketing solutions.
  • Retain your current customers by providing exceptional, high-touch customer service and delivering measurable advertising results.

What You Will Bring
  • At least 2 years of experience in sales, advertising, or marketing. Media or sales industry experience is required.
  • A fast-paced, proactive mindset. In this role, every day is different-you must be highly flexible, able to pivot quickly when things don't go as planned, and drive timelines forward.
  • A track record of closing deals and a "thick skin" to handle the natural rejections that come with aggressive prospecting and cold-calling.Exceptional ability to engage with a diverse range of business owners and professional clients in person, over the phone, via text, and through email.
  • Familiarity with a wide portfolio of advertising solutions (digital, print, social media, and events) to build the right proposals for the right clients.
  • Bachelor's degree preferred but not required; experience with CRM management platforms is a plus.


Benefits and Compensation:

The hourly wage is $26.44 + cell stipend and commission (OTE $85K-$125K). Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to geographic location, education, work experience, time in role, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, the Company offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, 401k, as well as paid time off and select paid holidays (all benefits are based on eligibility). Please click the following link for more detailed information: www.mymedianewsgroup.com

How To Apply:

  • Please submit an online application along with your resume for this position here.


Closing Date:

  • Continuous recruitment until the position is filled


Conditions of Employment:

  • A full pre-employment background check and MVR will be conducted as part of the selection process. Must be willing to submit and pass the necessary required checks
  • Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and have reliable transportation
  • Travel - This position entails occasional driving for work assignments, in-person training sessions and/or meetings. The employee will be responsible for transporting themselves between different sites as needed
  • Must be available for shift work. May be required to work various hours for coverage outside of normal business hours


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