Account Executive Sales

careers-salemmedia; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Insurance (health, dental, vision, and

401k retirement plan

Paid holidays and vacation time

Job summary

Salem is seeking a digital-savvy, motivated sales professional to join our advertising team. You will sell multi-media marketing solutions, including digital, broadcast and events, to local SMBs in the Arlington area.

We simplify the marketing process for customers and help them understand their options, using best-in-class tools to grow their business. If this sounds intriguing, we'd love to hear from you and tell you more!

Qualifications

• The successful candidate will be smart, curious, tenacious, entrepreneurial, independent, passionate and enthusiastic.
• Track record of exceeding sales goals.
• Proficiency in prospecting and effective listening skills.
• A College degree is a plus; with 1-2 years of sales experience, preferred.
• Strong understanding of the local market, marketing concepts, and digital media.

Responsibilities

• Prospect for qualified local and regional businesses; present and close appropriate marketing solution programs.
• Deliver compelling advertising presentations and strategic plan that address client objectives
• Responsible to accurately project revenues, meet and exceed monthly budgets for all product lines and overachieve annual budgets
• Follow accountabilities set forth by your sales manager to help guide you to success achieving monthly sales quotas consistently

Skills

Sales experience

Prospecting

Listening skills

Business acumen

Education

College degree a plus

Job description

Overview

Salem is looking for a digital-savvy, highly motivated sales professional to join our advertising team. This person will sell multi-media marketing solutions, including digital, broadcast and events sales, to local small-to-medium-sized businesses (SMBs).

We simplify the marketing process for our customers while helping them understand their advertising options all while using best-in-class tools! In short, we help our customers grow their business.

If this sounds intriguing, then we'd love to hear from you and tell you more!

Responsibilities

• Prospect for qualified local and regional businesses; present and close appropriate marketing solution programs.
• Deliver compelling advertising presentations and strategic plan that address client objectives
• Responsible to accurately project revenues, meet and exceed monthly budgets for all product lines and overachieve annual budgets
• Follow accountabilities set forth by your sales manager to help guide you to success achieving monthly sales quotas consistently

Qualifications

• The successful candidate will be smart, curious, tenacious, entrepreneurial, independent, passionate and enthusiastic, enjoy the thrill of the hunt by bringing in new business
• Track record of exceeding sales goals
• Proficiency in prospecting and effective listening skills
• A College degree is a plus; with 1-2 years of sales experience, preferred
• Great problem solving and analytical abilities and strong business acumen
• Strong understanding of the local market, marketing concepts, and digital media
• Knowledgeable of Digital products & applications such as:
  • Search Engine Marketing / Audience and Search Retargeting / Search Engine Optimization / Social Media Management and Marketing / Digital (Programmatic) Display / Website Development / Live Chat / Email Marketing

Benefits

• Competitive pay structure based on experience
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid holidays and vacation time

EEO Statement

Come see how Salem is DIFFERENT and why we've been certified as a "Great Place To Work" and as a "Best and Brightest" equal opportunity employer.