Advertising Account Executive

Pacific Sun Newspaper; 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 plans

Job summary

A local media organization in San Jose is searching for dynamic media sales representatives for their Multi-Media Advertising Sales Team. The ideal candidate should excel in customer service and demonstrate creativity in pursuing new business opportunities. Responsibilities include conducting sales presentations, prospecting local markets, and meeting sales targets. We offer a competitive salary alongside benefits, creating a great work environment committed to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Energetic and creative personality eager to seek new business.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outside sales presentations and consultations.
• Prospect local markets to fill sales pipeline.
• Generate leads through cold-calling.
• Meet and exceed sales goals.
• Maintain client database and account information.

Skills

Customer service skills

Verbal communication

Creative thinking

Sales experience

Job description

Overview

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 and 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, basic understanding of marketing principles, strong written and verbal skills in addition to a positive attitude. Reliable transportation is required.

Responsibilities

• Outside sales presentations, face-to-face consultations and video conferences with key decision makers
• Ability to work with local clients to learn objectives and opportunities
• Prospecting 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 data base, account information, scheduling of appointments, prospecting calls and next steps in sales process

Benefits

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

Equal Opportunity

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

Be part of a fast-paced team that thrives on delivering results for clients. Apply online now!

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