The San Francisco Standard · 9 hours ago
Account Executive
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$80K/yr - $95K/yr
2+ years expThe San Francisco Standard is looking for an Account Executive to handle strategic brand sales and partnership opportunities across all owned digital, social and audio channels and events. This role involves generating new revenue, growing renewal business, and building lasting partnerships to advance the company's mission.
Information ServicesLocalNews
Responsibilities
Leverage existing and/or develop new client relationships to open doors for partnership discussions
Prospect, build and scale new and renewal revenue for key strategic accounts focusing on driving multi-platform, multi-year programs across web, newsletters and audio
Track and manage pipeline to hit sales targets
Define the overall approach for specific accounts and/or industries, develop work plans, and create compelling sales propositions utilizing internal and external data
Deliver best in class customer service to brand partners
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 2-3 years experience in digital sales with ability to translate client KPIs into actionable campaign strategies and close revenue
Extensive contacts in digital & social media buying and planning (client and agency side), brands direct and PR companies who handle media budgets
Familiarity and strong enthusiasm for entire Standard brand and products and the utility we offer to our audience
Willingness to thrive in a startup environment, highly motivated and possesses an entrepreneurial spirit
Experience with key industry categories like CPG (food, beverage and beauty), retail, travel, finance, pharma and tech
Ability to independently build a large pipeline of outbound leads, pursue and close
Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively navigate through ambiguity and complexities related to client/agency structure
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Benefits
Full health, dental, and vision coverage
Generous PTO and parental leave
401(k) with employer match
Company
The San Francisco Standard
The San Francisco Standard is a local news and information company.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageRecent News
sfstandard.com
2025-07-30
https://www.inquirer.com
2024-12-21
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