What are the responsibilities and job description for the Account Executive - Jackson, MS position at Trailhead Media?
Job Title: Account Executive
Location: Panama City, FL (Remote)
Job Summary
Trailhead Media seeks an ambitious and driven Account Executive to join our remote sales team. This role requires a relationship builder with a passion for discovery and a resilient spirit, essential for driving revenue growth and creating impactful advertising campaigns. Ideal candidates excel in fast-paced environments and are motivated by the dynamic world of OOH advertising.
Key Responsibilities
- Client Acquisition & Relationship Building: Develop and maintain strong, lasting relationships with clients, understanding their business needs and crafting advertising solutions that deliver results.
- Data-Driven Proposals: Use local and demographic insights to create persuasive, tailored advertising pitches that drive client success.
- Market Research: Stay curious and informed about industry trends, local regulations, and market opportunities to anticipate client needs and offer strategic guidance.
- Client Rides & Presentations: Conduct engaging client rides to showcase billboard locations and explain campaign effectiveness.
- Campaign Monitoring & Reporting: Track campaign performance, analyzing data to optimize strategies and provide insightful client feedback.
- Sales Strategy: Proactively handle challenges, adapt to changing client demands, and persistently pursue new business opportunities.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with scheduling, creative, and operational teams to ensure campaigns are executed smoothly.
- Networking & Community Engagement: Actively engage with local organizations and industry groups to stay connected and uncover new opportunities.
- Other Duties: Perform additional tasks as needed to support sales initiatives.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Sales, Marketing, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Experience: 2 years in a sales role, preferably in media or OOH advertising, with a proven ability to manage client relationships.
- Skills: Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills. Proficient with CRM tools and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Requirements: Must be a self-starter, adaptable, and resilient in a remote working environment. Valid driver’s license required for occasional travel.
Key Attributes
- Relationship Builder: Thrives on making genuine connections with clients, understanding their goals, and adding value to their business.
- Burning Curiosity: Continuously seeks knowledge about the industry, client challenges, and market dynamics to inform innovative solutions.
- Resilience: Demonstrates perseverance and adaptability, staying motivated through setbacks and celebrating wins with equal enthusiasm.
Trailhead Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Supplemental Pay:
- Commission pay
- Quarterly bonus
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $50,000 - $100,000
