Prescott Newspapers, Inc. · 16 hours ago
Account Executive
Prescott Valley,AZ,US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelPrescott Newspapers, Inc. is seeking a dynamic and experienced Account Executive to join their team. This role involves driving growth for the newspaper's advertising and digital media platforms by building relationships with local businesses and developing tailored advertising solutions.
AdvertisingMarketingSocial Media ManagementWeb Design
Responsibilities
Makes regular, timely outside sales calls on both established and prospective accounts. Performs required amount of cold calls weekly as set by management and submits daily call sheets
Maintains an updated filing system on active and inactive accounts and uses it daily to ensure contact is made on a regular basis
Picks up and processes all ads for the publication(s) according to deadline and, if necessary, design ads
Proofreads advertising for the publication(s) before it appears in print and online to ensure a final product meets with the approval of the account. Delivers tear sheets to advertisers
Computes cost of advertising and takes payment from the customer. Completes all paperwork accurately associated with placement and billing of advertising. Assists accounting in making collection calls on accounts in the 60-90 day for payment as necessary
Keeps informed of advertising rates, policies, and procedures of WNI and adheres to WNI’s credit policy
Negotiates advertising contracts with customers
Participates in weekly sales meetings. Represents the company at community events
Keeps abreast of similar competition and advertising trends in the marketplace and communicates them to management. Bring to the attention of management any problems that occur in a sales territory so they may be handled in the best and proper manner
Maintains a successful working relationship with other WNI locations and continually supports the newspaper in all departments
Exceeds customers’ expectations in a courteous and professional manner. A customer is anyone who contributes directly or indirectly to the revenues of the organization
Basic knowledge of office equipment including computers, email, fax machines, scanners, and copiers
Qualification
Required
Strong background in media sales, especially in print and digital
Excellent communication skills for both client-facing interactions and internal collaboration
Team-oriented yet highly self-driven
Organized and able to manage multiple projects with deadlines
Creativity in developing fresh, impactful campaigns
Proactive approach in identifying new revenue opportunities
Basic knowledge of office equipment including computers, email, fax machines, scanners, and copiers
Benefits
Health
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Company
Prescott Newspapers, Inc.
PNI, Inc.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase