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Account Executive

Account Executive

MediaNews GroupBeach Haven, PA, US
16 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Account Executive

Are you a dynamic sales executive with a passion for digital advertising and a drive to connect businesses with their ideal audience? MediaNews Group is seeking an energetic and results-oriented Account Executive to join our thriving PA sales team!

This is your chance to make a significant impact by selling a powerful combination of digital advertising and digital marketing services, alongside our strong print solutions, across the Pennsylvania Cluster of MediaNews Group. You'll operate independently, focusing on developing new business and expanding our footprint.

If you're ready to leverage your sales expertise to connect businesses with powerful advertising solutions across both print and digital, we encourage you to apply!

What you will do :

  • Develop and execute prospecting strategies to uncover exciting new business opportunities across both digital and print platforms
  • Establish and nurture your personal book of digital and print business, consistently meeting and exceeding monthly and quarterly revenue targets
  • Understand client business goals inside and out; you'll provide strategic advice on comprehensive digital and print marketing solutions, clearly presenting the benefits of our audience-based strategies to address each client's unique needs
  • Expertly guide prospective clients through objections and concerns, demonstrating the value and effectiveness of our advertising solutions
  • Work independently to retain and upsell newly developed business by consistently monitoring campaign performance and ensuring client success
  • Keep your finger on the pulse of emerging trends in digital products, technology, measurement, and analytics to offer cutting-edge solutions
  • Provide weekly reports on account activity, pipeline, and revenue, with a focus on key categories and growth opportunities

What you will bring :

  • Two-three years of successful sales experience, ideally within advertising or a related field, with a demonstrated record of hitting and exceeding goals in a highly accountable environment
  • A strong understanding of digital products and marketing trends, coupled with the ability to articulate how our diverse print solutions complement and enhance overall campaign effectiveness
  • Ability to understand client needs, research problems, and craft tailored, customer-based solutions that drive market share growth
  • High-level professional communication skills, comfortable working independently while also collaborating effectively with internal teams
  • Excellent time management skills, allowing you to focus on high-impact sales activities, supported by strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, PowerPoint), and impeccable spelling and grammar

    • Who we are :

    The Citizens' Voice is Luzerne County's best-selling and most-read newspaper, offering print and digital news coverage of the Wyoming Valley and surrounding towns. Founded in Wilkes-Barre in 1978, The Citizens' Voice is one of four newspapers in Northeastern Pennsylvania owned by Scranton Times, a subsidiary of MediaNews Group.

    EEO Statement :

    We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

    Conditions of Employment :

  • A full pre-employment background check and MVR will be conducted as part of the selection process. Must be willing to submit and pass the necessary required checks
  • Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and have reliable transportation
  • Travel This position entails occasional driving for work assignments, training sessions, and / or in-person meetings. The employee will be responsible for transporting themselves between different sites as needed
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    Account Executive • Beach Haven, PA, US