Advertising Account Manager — Print & Digital Growth

ILLINOIS PRESS ASSOCIATION; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary plus commission

Medical, dental, vision plans

401K match

Job summary

A local media organization is seeking an experienced Advertising Account Manager to drive sales of print and digital advertising. The role focuses on securing new revenue from non-traditional advertisers through client relationships and agency partnerships. Candidates should possess strong consultative selling skills and the ability to achieve sales goals. The position offers a compensation package that includes base salary, commission, and various benefits. Join our team to contribute to the success of local media in Illinois.

Qualifications

• Strong consultative selling skills with experience in prospecting and cold calling.
• Proven ability to set, meet, and exceed sales objectives.
• Experience creating engaging presentations and media kits.

Responsibilities

• Understand advertising products and portfolios for newspaper advertising.
• Prospect and manage new and existing advertiser accounts.
• Achieve assigned sales goals as directed by management.
• Meet with leadership to review sales strategies.

Skills

Consultative selling skills

Ability to set and achieve sales goals

Presentation and media kit creation

Numerical analysis

Multi-tasking and coordination

Deadline management

Knowledge of Windows OS

Job description

A local media organization is seeking an experienced Advertising Account Manager to drive sales of print and digital advertising. The role focuses on securing new revenue from non-traditional advertisers through client relationships and agency partnerships. Candidates should possess strong consultative selling skills and the ability to achieve sales goals. The position offers a compensation package that includes base salary, commission, and various benefits. Join our team to contribute to the success of local media in Illinois.