Senior Advertising Exec: AI-Powered Growth & Local Wins

Hearst Connecticut Media Group; Norwalk (CT); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Retirement plan with matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Dependent care reimbursement

Mental wellness benefits

Pet wellness reimbursement

Job summary

Hearst Connecticut Media Group is seeking an Account Executive to develop a local Connecticut sales pipeline, promote digital and print advertising solutions, and build lasting client relationships. You will leverage AI tools to prospect, plan, present, and close deals, while collaborating with internal teams to meet client objectives.

The role emphasizes new business growth, strong communication, and a client-focused approach in a hybrid work environment across the Connecticut area.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of B2B outside sales in advertising or media with a track record of new business acquisition and revenue growth.
• Superior presentation, interpersonal, and communication skills; technically savvy with Salesforce, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Goal-oriented, competitive, and forward-thinking with strong business and financial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales using AI-powered tools to prospect, plan, present, and close deals.
• Lead generation of local SMBs through cold calling, networking, and prospecting; own the sales cycle with support from account management.
• Develop product expertise through initial training on global/local offerings and ongoing education.
• Forecast pipeline and monthly revenue using Salesforce.com.

Skills

Salesforce

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

BA/BS in Advertising, Marketing, or Communications

Job description

Hearst Connecticut Media Group is seeking an Account Executive to develop a local Connecticut sales pipeline, promote digital and print advertising solutions, and build lasting client relationships. You will leverage AI tools to prospect, plan, present, and close deals, while collaborating with internal teams to meet client objectives.

The role emphasizes new business growth, strong communication, and a client-focused approach in a hybrid work environment across the Connecticut area.