What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advertising Sales Account Executive position at American Advertising Federation?
Job Summary :
Find out if this opportunity is a good fit by reading all of the information that follows below.The Advertising Sales Account Executive is responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with clients and driving sales across all platforms to achieve revenue targets and meet company sales objectives.Bethesda Magazineand Bethesda Today are owned by Today Media, a leading publisher of regional lifestyle magazines, business publications and websites across multiple markets.Essential Job Functions : Generate revenue through direct sales of advertising and sponsorships on brand platforms and programmatic advertising solutionsIdentify and pursue new business opportunities through market research, networking, and cold callingPrepare and present sales proposalsBuild and maintain strong relationships with existing clientsMeet or exceed sales targets regularlyCollaborate with internal teams to ensure client satisfaction and successful implementation of solutionsStay up-to-date with industry trends and competitor activitiesNetwork and promote a positive and consistent brand image on behalf of the companyIn addition to the essential functions listed above, the employee is expected to exercise honesty, integrity and respect with all clients and co-workers, maintain a professional appearance and demeanor, demonstrate a positive attitude, communicate effectively with co-workers and clients, work with accuracy, efficiency, and attention to detail, respect the work environment and keep it as environmentally friendly as possible, and exercise initiative to learn new skills and tasks and to help co-workers when possible.Reliable attendance and punctuality are also required.The employee is also expected to perform such other duties and functions as required from time to time.Qualifications : At least 2-3 years sales, customer service or business development experienceA record of driving business growth and and exceeding sales goalsExcellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with clientsAbility to analyze market trends, identify opportunities, and develop strategies to drive salesProven ability to manage multiple accounts simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlinesStrong negotiation skills to close deals and achieve revenue targetsLive in the Washington, D.C., area (preferably in Montgomery County), and possess a strong commitment to serving the communityQualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume.
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