Growth-Driven Marketing Account Executive

Capital City Press; Arbolada Addition (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

The Advocate, Lafayette-area leader as part of Georges Media Group, is seeking a Marketing Account Executive to drive growth through new client acquisition and account management for the Acadiana region. You will sell The Advocate’s full portfolio of print and digital solutions — including SEM, SEO, social, OTT/CTV, display, and event sponsorships — and build lasting client relationships.

This role rewards a results‑oriented sales professional with a competitive base, generous commissions, and

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of sales, marketing, or business development experience required.
• Previous media/advertising sales experience strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of today’s marketing/advertising ecosystem, including both traditional and digital media.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Aggressive monthly commission structure with earnings tied directly to performance.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, and paid time off.

Responsibilities

• New Business Acquisition: Proactively identify, prospect, and secure new advertising clients through strategic outreach, networking, and market research.
• Consultative Selling: Discover client objectives and develop customized advertising solutions using our full suite of print and digital offerings.
• Multi-Platform Expertise: Present and sell cross-platform campaigns including print, SEM, SEO, social media, OTT/CTV, targeted display, Amazon advertising solutions, and more.
• Digital Leadership: Stay current on emerging media trends and confidently position digital-first and integrated strategies to new advertisers.
• Competitive Conquesting: Successfully convert advertising dollars from competitive media by articulating the value, reach, and ROI of The Advocate’s solutions.
• Relationship Development: Build strong, long-term partnerships with new clients by delivering results, insight, and exceptional service.
• Reporting & Forecasting: Maintain accurate sales pipelines, forecasts, and activity reporting while providing insight into market trends and competitive activity.
• Continuous Improvement: Participate in ongoing training, workshops, and industry events to sharpen sales skills and stay ahead of evolving advertising solutions.

Skills

Sales experience

Advertising sales

Digital marketing

Communication

Negotiation

Self-motivation

Time management

Job description

The Advocate, Lafayette-area leader as part of Georges Media Group, is seeking a Marketing Account Executive to drive growth through new client acquisition and account management for the Acadiana region. You will sell The Advocate’s full portfolio of print and digital solutions — including SEM, SEO, social, OTT/CTV, display, and event sponsorships — and build lasting client relationships.

This role rewards a results‑oriented sales professional with a competitive base, generous commissions, and