Account Executive

acbjcareers; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

acbjcareers in Minneapolis seeks an Account Executive to drive revenue and grow relationships with high-target prospects and valued clients. You will collaborate with local and corporate teams to maximize opportunities.

The role requires strong sales instincts, strategic thinking, and excellent communication. You will manage a dynamic pipeline, present tailored advertising solutions, and continuously develop market intelligence.

Qualifications

• Two years of sales experience preferred; recent graduates considered.
• Strong strategic thinking and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage short and long-term opportunities.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and written/oral communication.
• Able to work independently in a dynamic environment.
• Team player who collaborates across departments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office: Excel, Outlook, OneDrive, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and generate high-quality targets using our sales process.
• Meet KPIs weekly, monthly, and annually.
• Diversify client base with strategic solutions.
• Develop and present customized advertising solutions.
• Manage sales pipeline and revenue gaps using Salesforce.
• Develop market intelligence and general business acumen.
• Network and attend Business Journal events to cultivate relationships.
• Engage in training and development with coaching mindset.

Skills

Sales experience

Strategic thinking

Communication

Relationship building

Independent work

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

College degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

OneDrive

Word

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Teams

Job description

As anAccount Executive, you will create and maximize revenue generation. You will foster and grow relationships with high-target prospects and valued clients while working in collaboration with your local and corporate-based teams.

• Continually prospect and generate high-quality targets using our sales process
• Meet key performance metrics and goals on a weekly/monthly and annual basis
• Actively diversifying client base by offering strategic solutions with a viable revenue mix
• Develop and present customized advertising solutions
• Effectively manage sales pipeline and revenue gaps using Salesforce
• Constant development of market intelligence and general business acumen
• Cultivate relationships within the business community through consistent networking and attendance at all Business Journal sponsored events
• Exhibit a coachable mindset and take an active role in training and development

• Two years of sales experience preferred; recent graduates considered
• A strong orientation to strategic thinking, communicating, influencing and building relationships at all levels
• Ability to simultaneously manage short and long-term opportunities
• Strong organizational, analytical and written/oral communication skills
• The ability to work independently in a constantly changing environment
• A team player who thrives in collaborative environments and partners across all departments and levels
• College degree or comparable work experience
• Proficiency with all Microsoft Office products (Microsoft Excel, Outlook, OneDrive, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams)