Account Executive

Pittsburgh Regional Transit; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 56,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Pittsburgh Regional Transit is seeking an Account Executive to sell advertising to local agencies and businesses in Pittsburgh, with a commission opportunity.

You will cultivate and grow a portfolio of accounts, represent PRT in partnerships, and meet quarterly sales goals using your self-motivation, communication skills, and office software proficiency. The role requires travel to customer locations and a high school diploma.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of two years out-of-home sales experience.
• Must be able to travel to customer locations via public transit or car.

Responsibilities

• Sells transit advertising to Pittsburgh-based agencies and businesses to meet quarterly sales goals.
• Cultivates, maintains, and grows new accounts.
• Represents PRT in partnering opportunities regarding non-revenue or trade accounts.

Skills

Out-of-home sales experience

Strong work ethic

Team player

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Pittsburgh Regional Transit is seeking an Account Executive to sell advertising for the benefit of Port Authority of Allegheny County d/b/a/ Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT).

Essential Functions

• Sells transit advertising to Pittsburgh based agencies and businesses in order to meet quarterly sales goals as established by the PRT.
• Cultivates, maintains, and grows new accounts.
• Represents PRT in partnering opportunities regarding non-revenue or trade accounts.

Job requirements include

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of two (2) years out-of-home sales experience.
• Highly self-motivated with a proven track record of success. Must possess a strong work ethic.
• Must be able to balance multiple tasks and be a team player.
• Must be able to travel to and from customer businesses via public transportation or automobile.
• Professional and effective communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability in the use of Windows, Microsoft Word, and Excel.

Preferred attributes

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing or directly related field from an accredited college or university.
• Knowledge of PRT services.

(Annual Salary $56,200 - $84,300 + 2% commission)