Marketing Account Executive

Georges Media Group; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

The Advocate, a division of Georges Media Group, seeks a Marketing Account Executive for New Orleans and surrounding areas to drive new business growth and expand client partnerships across print and digital platforms.

You will prospect, consult with clients, tailor advertising solutions, manage a robust pipeline, and collaborate with internal teams to deliver measurable results, ROI, and ongoing strategic support.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of sales, marketing, or business development experience.
• 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.
• Highly self-motivated with the ability to manage time, prioritize effectively, and work independently.
• Experience selling digital marketing strategies, including SEM, SEO, social media, OTT/CTV, or programmatic advertising is preferred.

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

Media/advertising sales

Communication

Presentation skills

Negotiation skills

Self-motivated

Time management

Job description

Company: The Advocate, a division of Georges Media Group — Louisiana’s largest locally owned media company

Position Overview

Georges Media Group is seeking a highly motivated Marketing Account Executive for New Orleans and the surrounding areas; to drive growth through new client acquisition and account growth under our local brands, NOLA.com and the Times-Picayune. This role is designed for a competitive, results-oriented sales professional who thrives on prospecting, opening doors, and closing new business. This position is focused on new business development and client acquisition and will build a client list over time.

Key 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.

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.
• Highly self-motivated with the ability to manage time, prioritize effectively, and work independently.
• Experience selling digital marketing strategies, including SEM, SEO, social media, OTT/CTV, or programmatic advertising is preferred.
• Competitive base salary, adjustable based on prior experience.
• Aggressive monthly commission structure with earnings tied directly to performance.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, and paid time off.

Why Join The Advocate?

• Represent Louisiana’s largest locally-owned media brand.
• Focus exclusively on new business development with strong internal support.
• Sell a robust portfolio of solutions that span print, digital, and emerging platforms.
• Access ongoing training, professional development, and long-term career growth opportunities.