Hybrid Digital Ad Sales Executive – Local CT Campaigns

Hearst Connecticut Media Group; Norwalk (CT); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Uncapped commissions

Health, dental, and vision coverage

401k with company match

Paid time off

Comprehensive training

Job summary

A leading news organization in Connecticut is seeking a motivated Account Executive to join its advertising team. This role involves managing a sales pipeline, building relationships with local advertisers, and promoting innovative digital media solutions. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of outside sales experience and strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary, uncapped commissions, and a supportive hybrid work environment, aimed at fostering professional growth and success in the competitive Connecticut advertising market.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of business-to-business outside sales experience in advertising or media.
• Proven success in new business acquisition and exceeding revenue goals.
• Goal-oriented and competitive with strong business acumen.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a sales pipeline for digital media advertising.
• Call on local businesses to demonstrate the value of advertising products.
• Implement marketing strategies and deliver sales presentations.
• Create solutions to meet clients' business needs.
• Manage client pipeline and revenue forecasts in Salesforce.

Skills

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Technically savvy

Salesforce experience

Excel experience

PowerPoint experience

Education

BA/BS degree in Advertising, Marketing, or Communications

Tools

Salesforce

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

A leading news organization in Connecticut is seeking a motivated Account Executive to join its advertising team. This role involves managing a sales pipeline, building relationships with local advertisers, and promoting innovative digital media solutions. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of outside sales experience and strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary, uncapped commissions, and a supportive hybrid work environment, aimed at fostering professional growth and success in the competitive Connecticut advertising market.