Account Executive

Village Voice; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plans

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation

Health and fitness discounts

Job summary

Village Voice in New York is looking for an ambitious Account Executive to drive sales growth through new business opportunities in print, digital, SEO, and event sponsorships. Candidates should possess 2-3 years of direct sales experience in NYC, with a strong ability to manage new and existing accounts effectively.

The ideal candidate has excellent communication and organizational skills, familiarity with digital advertising solutions, and is passionate about NYC. The role offers benefits like health insurance, a 401k plan, and vacation time.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of direct sales experience in NYC.
• Experience in local media sales and relationships with local retailers.
• Strong multitasking ability in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Create and achieve new sales growth.
• Identify new business opportunities across various products.
• Manage both new and existing accounts.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Familiarity with digital advertising

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for an ambitious & experienced Account Executive. The ideal candidate is a hard-working, competitive individual with 2+ years selling experience. Preferred candidates will have local media sales experience in NYC with contacts and proven relationships with local retailers, clubs, restaurants, brands & ad agencies.

This role is heavily defined by creating and achieving new sales growth & finding new business opportunities in a wide variety of products including print, digital, SEO and event sponsorships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 2-3 years of direct sales experience in NYC
• Strong ability to juggle new and existing accounts and tackle new projects in fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with selling digital advertising solutions to SMB’s including display banner, rich media, email and mobile
• Trendsetter with emerging mobile technology
• Outstanding communication, organization and writing skills
• Passion for NYC and willingness to work hard and lead by example

Benefits

• Future – 401k plans so that you can plan for the future.
• Holidays – Time to spend with family and friends.
• Insurance – Health, dental, and vision to keep you healthy.
• Vacation – Time to re-charge the batteries.
• Workout – Sweat, run, jump, lift for a healthy lifestyle: take advantage of health and fitness discounts.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.