Local Ad Sales Account Executive

Optimum Media; Oakland (NJ); On-site; USD 31,500 - 38,500; Full time

Job summary

Optimum Media is seeking driven sales professionals for a media consultancy role. Ideal candidates are tech-savvy and skilled in consultative selling, managing client relationships, and using online solutions. This position offers an uncapped earning potential with a competitive starting salary of $35,000.00 per year.

Success in media sales or equivalent experience, along with strong computer skills, will be critical. This is an opportunity for motivated individuals who thrive in dynamic environments.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of successful media sales or equivalent experience.
• Ability to build and maintain a strong sales funnel.
• Proven track record of closing sales.

Responsibilities

• Meet with local businesses’ key decision makers to determine needs.
• Manage all aspects of client accounts from proposal to collections.

Skills

Sales skills

Cold calling

Presentation skills

Time management

Intermediate computer proficiency

Education

College degree preferred

Tools

PowerPoint

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Introducing Optimum Media. Driven by the power of Optimum, Optimum Media is our innovative multiscreen advertising sales and media consultancy business servicing small to medium business as well as national, political, media & entertainment and agency clients across the United States.

Our team is comprised of Sales Executives, Software Engineers, Data Analysts, Ad Operations, Marketing Professionals, Product Managers and more.

If you are tech‑savvy, data‑driven, client focused, and solutions oriented this brand is for you!

Job Summary

Are you fearless, energetic, outgoing and self‑motivated? Are you looking for a new challenge with uncapped earning potential? Do you learn quickly and enjoy new technology? Then we want to talk to you!

Responsibilities

• Using a consultative approach, meet with local businesses’ key decision makers, determine their needs and develop advertising solutions using our ever‑evolving suite of media and online solutions to fulfill those needs.
• Manage all aspects of client accounts – from proposal to production to campaign activation and collections.

Qualifications

• College degree preferred, but not required; 2+ years of successful media sales or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain a strong sales funnel.
• Proven track record of closing sales.
• Strong prospecting and cold‑calling skills.
• Intermediate computer proficiency, particularly in PowerPoint, Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Achieving and consistently exceeding monthly sales goals.
• Time and process management skills with the ability to work independently.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license in good standing within the state of current residence and auto insurance.
• Strong presentation skills.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds regardless of gender, race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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Pay is competitive and based on a number of job‑related factors, including skills and experience. The starting pay rate/range at time of hire for this position in the posted location is $35,000.00 – $35,000.00 / year. The rate/range provided herein is the anticipated pay at the time of hire, and does not reflect future job opportunity.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Please note that at this time, we do not provide visa sponsorship for employment.