Strategic Advertising Account Executive

Forum Communications Company; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision packages

Paid maternity and parental leave

Company-paid short-term disability and

Life insurance

Retirement benefits with company match

Generous PTO and paid volunteer hours

Job summary

Forum Communications Company in Fargo, ND seeks an Account Executive to drive revenue by prospecting new advertisers and building a strong sales pipeline across broadcast, streaming, and digital channels.

You will develop customized proposals, close contracts, and collaborate with creative teams to ensure campaigns meet client goals while maintaining relationships and reporting on performance.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate has education in sales, advertising, marketing, communication and/or public relations.
• Flexibility to travel to surrounding communities may occasionally be required.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is insurable by the company.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and lead generate to build a robust sales pipeline.
• Make cold calls, send outreach emails, and network to develop new business.
• Present advertising solutions across broadcast, streaming, social and digital channels.
• Negotiate and close contracts, write agreements, and track performance.
• Collaborate with creative teams to ensure campaigns meet client expectations.

Skills

Prospecting

Lead generation

Cold calling

Client relationship management

Sales presentations

Education

Sales/Advertising/Marketing/PR education

Job description

Forum Communications Company in Fargo, ND seeks an Account Executive to drive revenue by prospecting new advertisers and building a strong sales pipeline across broadcast, streaming, and digital channels.

You will develop customized proposals, close contracts, and collaborate with creative teams to ensure campaigns meet client goals while maintaining relationships and reporting on performance.