Account Executive Sales

RiseMe; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Salem Political Solutions is seeking a digital-savvy, motivated sales professional to join our advertising team in Arlington, VA. You will sell multi-media marketing solutions including digital, broadcast and events to political agencies, advocates, and related firms.

Compensation blends base pay with generous commissions and bonuses. Responsibilities include prospecting, presenting strategic plans, and ensuring revenue targets are met.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of exceeding sales goals.
• Proficiency in prospecting and effective listening.
• 3–5 years of sales experience preferred.
• Strong business acumen and problem solving.
• Knowledge of local market and digital media concepts.

Responsibilities

• Prospect for qualified local and regional businesses; present and close appropriate marketing solution programs.
• Deliver compelling advertising presentations and strategic plans addressing client objectives.
• Accurately project revenues; meet and exceed monthly budgets across product lines.
• Follow sales manager guidance to achieve monthly quotas.

Skills

Sales experience

Prospecting

Listening skills

Analytical abilities

Digital media understanding

Local market knowledge

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

College degree preferred

Job description

Overview

Salem Political Solutions 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 political agencies, issue, advocacy, candiates, public affairs and public relations firms.

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 political clients growth donations, voters, brand, and change policy and legislation.

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 3-5 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.

Compensation

$75,000–$125,000 per year, including a generous commission and bonus-based package