Advertising Account Executive

metronews; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Health benefits

401k

HSA

FSA

Job summary

Join Metro's Multi-Media Advertising Sales Team in San Jose! We are seeking dynamic and creative media sales representatives to market digital solutions and local publications in Silicon Valley. Your role will support businesses in acquiring new customers and fostering community connections through local journalism.

The ideal candidate is energized and outgoing, with a focus on client satisfaction and strong communication skills. This position offers competitive salary, health benefits, and a chance to impact the local community.

Qualifications

• Career-minded and outgoing individuals who are energetic and creative.
• Strong customer service skills and basic marketing knowledge.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outside sales presentations and face-to-face consultations.
• Work with clients to understand their objectives and opportunities.
• Prospect local markets to continuously fill sales pipeline.
• Manage cold calling and lead generation.
• Oversee client campaigns and communicate performance results.
• Meet and exceed revenue goals set monthly, quarterly, and annually.
• Maintain client databases, account information, and schedule appointments.

Skills

Customer service skills

Basic marketing knowledge

Strong written communication

Strong verbal communication

Positive attitude

Job description

Join Metro's Multi-Media Advertising Sales Team

We're seeking dynamic, creative and energetic media sales representatives to represent a line of digital marketing products and local publications in Silicon Valley and throughout the Bay Area that influence where people shop, find entertainment and spend their leisure time. You'll help local and regional businesses gain new customers while making a difference in local communities by supporting local news and journalism.

Successful candidates are career‑minded, outgoing people who bring great ideas to a wide variety of retailers and business professionals and help businesses build market share to active consumers using multi‑media marketing solutions. Candidates must be energetic, creative and eager to seek new business.

Applicants should have excellent customer service skills, a basic understanding of marketing principles, strong written and verbal skills, a positive attitude, and reliable transportation.

Be part of a fast‑paced team that thrives on delivering results for clients.

Responsibilities

• Outside sales presentations, face‑to‑face consultations and video conferences with key decision makers
• Work with local clients to learn objectives and opportunities
• Prospect local markets to continuously fill sales pipeline and open new accounts
• Fearless cold‑calling and lead generation
• Sale of print and digital marketing solutions including Metro, newsletters, multiple websites, email and SEM
• Oversight of client campaigns and regular communication of performance results
• Meeting and exceeding monthly, quarterly and annual revenue goals
• Maintaining client database, account information, scheduling of appointments, prospecting calls and next steps in the sales process

Qualifications

Career‑minded and outgoing with energy, creativity, and eagerness to seek new business. Strong customer service skills, basic marketing knowledge, strong written and verbal communication, positive attitude, and reliable transportation are required.

Benefits

Competitive salary, paid time off, health benefits, HSA, FSA and 401k. The position is based in the SoFA Arts District in Downtown San Jose.

Weeklys is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse and inclusive workplace, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.