AI-Powered Ad Sales Exec | Hybrid & Uncapped Earnings

Hearst Magazines; Meriden (CT); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive training

Health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Hearst Connecticut Media Group is seeking an Account Executive to join our advertising team in Connecticut. You will build and manage a sales pipeline, work with local advertisers, and promote digital and print solutions across our platforms.

The role blends relationship selling with data-driven insights and supports customers through the full sales cycle. You will leverage AI tools to streamline workflows, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and hit ambitious revenue goals in a hybrid work

Qualifications

• 2+ years of b2b outside sales in advertising or media.
• BA/BS in Advertising, Marketing, or Communications or equivalent experience.
• Strong presentation and communication skills; technically savvy.

Responsibilities

• Drive Success with Innovative Tools: Utilize AI-powered software to enhance every stage of the sales cycle, from prospecting and planning to presenting and closing deals.
• Lead Generation: Call on local small to medium businesses to show the value of our digital media advertising products and own the sales cycle with support from the local account management team.
• Product Expertise: Become an expert on digital and print products/services with comprehensive training provided.
• Execute sales tactics: Implement marketing strategies and deliver compelling sales presentations to consistently earn and grow revenue.
• Advertising Solutions: Create engaging advertising solutions to meet client needs.
• Client Solutions: Recommend new products and promotional opportunities to current clients and grow their businesses.
• Forecasting: Manage client pipeline and monthly revenue forecast in Salesforce.

Skills

Sales experience

Salesforce

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication

Education

BA/BS in Advertising, Marketing, or Communications

Tools

Salesforce

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Hearst Connecticut Media Group is seeking an Account Executive to join our advertising team in Connecticut. You will build and manage a sales pipeline, work with local advertisers, and promote digital and print solutions across our platforms.

The role blends relationship selling with data-driven insights and supports customers through the full sales cycle. You will leverage AI tools to streamline workflows, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and hit ambitious revenue goals in a hybrid work