Senior Account Executive / Director, Sales - Kansas City

Meredith Corporation; Tennessee; On-site; USD 90,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Unlimited paid time off

Generous 401K savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading media organization is seeking a Senior Account Executive to drive client relationships and develop sales strategies. This role requires exceptional presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills, as well as a proven track record of exceeding revenue goals. Candidates should have experience in advertising sales and be highly driven with strong business acumen. Benefits include medical, dental, and generous paid time off, alongside a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• Proven sales professional with direct Ad-Tech experience.
• Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed revenue goals over $3MM.
• Valid U.S. driver's license required.
• Proven history of exceeding revenue goals, north of $3MM, and consistently overachieving.
• Self-starter capable of working independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and expand client relationships through strategic prospecting.
• Collaborate with internal teams to design and execute marketing programs.
• Deliver measurable results against key performance indicators.

Skills

Exceptional presentation skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Customer service skills

Problem-solving abilities

Business acumen

Job description

**The D/Cipher-MNI **Senior Account Executive** is responsible for assessing the market** **This role is ideal for a proven sales professional and marketing leader who thrives in a** **consultative, relationship-driven environment and is motivated to grow and maintain a** **high-performing territory. The ideal candidate will identify, develop, and expand client** **relationships through face-to-face meetings, strategic prospecting, industry events,** **branding initiatives, presentations, and by penetrating organizations at the highest** **decision-making levels.****internal teams to design and execute integrated advertising and marketing programs** **that align with client objectives and deliver measurable results against key performance** **indicators (KPIs) including the following key responsibilities:******The Senior Account Executive** works closely with clients, advertising agencies, and** * **Exceptional presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.*** **Direct Ad-Tech Experience in advertising sales with the ability to develop, present, and sell high-level media strategies and marketing plans to C-level executives and agency teams.*** **Highly driven and entrepreneurial, with a passion for success, strong business acumen, excellent time management skills, and a strong work ethic.*** **Proven history of exceeding revenue goals, north of $3MM, and consistently overachieving.*** **Knowledge of competitive media strengths and weaknesses preferred.*** **Excellent organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving abilities.*** **Ability to thrive in a collaborative, competitive, and fast-paced environment.*** **Professional demeanor with strong customer service skills.*** **Self-starter capable of working independently and adapting quickly to varying sales situations.*** **Valid U.S. driver’s license required.****Business development and Ad-Tech specialist with a demonstrated ability to grow** **client and agency relationships through prospecting, lead generation, and deep organizational engagement.**The pay range above represents the anticipated low and high end of the pay range for this position and may change in the future. Actual pay may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to work location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of People Inc's total compensation package for employees. Other compensation may include annual bonuses, and short- and long-term incentives. In addition, People Inc. provides to employees (and their eligible family members) a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, unlimited paid time off (PTO), adoption or surrogate assistance, donation matching, tuition reimbursement, basic life insurance, basic accidental death & dismemberment, supplemental life insurance, supplemental accident insurance, commuter benefits, short term and long term disability, health savings and flexible spending accounts, family care benefits, a generous 401K savings plan with a company match program, 10-12 paid holidays annually, and generous paid parental leave (birthing and non-birthing parents), all of which may vary depending on the specific nature of your employment with People Inc. and your work location. We also offer voluntary benefits such as pet insurance, accident, critical and hospital indemnity health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance.