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Hearst Connecticut Media Group · 1 day ago

Account Executive (Meriden, CT)

Meriden, CT

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Hearst Connecticut Media Group (HCMG) is seeking a digitally savvy and highly motivated Account Executive to join their advertising team. The role involves developing and managing a sales pipeline, building new business relationships with local advertisers, and promoting advertising solutions that meet customer needs.

AdvertisingNewsPublishing

Responsibilities

Call on local small to medium sized businesses to show the value of our suite of digital media advertising products from social media, display, video, programmatic, SEO/SEM to traditional advertisements

Generate new leads through cold calling, networking, and prospecting, as well as staying aware of any new businesses opening in the area

Own the sales cycle and will have the support of your local account management team to aid in continued support after the sale!

Become an expert on our digital and print products/services

Implementing marketing strategies, delivering effective sales presentations with passion to consistently earn, retain and increase revenue

Create engaging advertising solutions to solve clients’ business needs

Recommend new products and promotional opportunities to current clients and handle objections efficiently

Be a large part of the local business community and boosting your clients’ businesses through multiple digital media channels

Manage client pipeline and monthly revenue forecast in Salesforce.com

Qualification

SalesforceDigital media advertisingBusiness-to-business salesExcelPowerPointCompetitive mindsetPresentation skillsInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsGoal-oriented