What are the responsibilities and job description for the Account Executive, Media Advertising position at Chicago Sun-Times?
The Opportunity
We are looking for a passionate and solution-oriented account executive to be responsible for multiple client accounts. The account executive's responsibilities include maintaining a thorough knowledge of our business and offerings, developing and implementing strategic plans to grow accounts, managing and strengthening client relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and coordinating with internal teams to deliver on client expectations.
To be successful as an account executive, you should be able to manage and develop your accounts and ensure client satisfaction. An outstanding account executive should have strong communication, customer service, and account management skills and be highly organized and accomplished at solving problems and closing deals.
Account Executive Responsibilities
- Following up on leads and winning new clients.
- Developing and implementing strategic plans to manage and grow accounts.
- Retaining clients and building strong, trusting relationships.
- Understand client needs and identify new business opportunities within your portfolio.
- Providing superior customer service and ensuring client satisfaction.
- Communicating and coordinating with internal teams to deliver solutions.
- Identifying opportunities for improvement and proposing new tools and processes.
- Supporting sales teams to improve their performance and reach targets.
- Developing and maintaining excellent knowledge and understanding of our business, offerings, competitors, and industry.
Account Executive Requirements
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- 2 years of experience with business development, sales, or account management.
- Experience managing large account portfolios.
- In-person meetings with prospects and current accounts
- Grow account list monthly
- Vital customer service and project management skills.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM software.
- Highly organized and solution-oriented.
- Detail-oriented and able to prioritize.
- Self-starter and able to work efficiently under pressure.