Account Executive
Req #41593
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Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) is a diversified media company with expansive reach at the national and local level dedicated to empowering and enriching communities. We seek to inspire, inform, and connect audiences as a scalable, growth focused media and digital marketing solutions company. We endeavor to deliver essential content, marketing solutions, and experiences for curated audiences, advertisers, consumers, and stakeholders by leveraging our diverse teams and suite of products to enrich the local communities and businesses we serve. Our current portfolio of trusted media brands includes the USA TODAY NETWORK, comprised of the national publication, USA TODAY, and local media organizations in the United States, and Newsquest, a wholly-owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom. Our digital marketing solutions brand, LocaliQ, uses innovation and software to enable small and medium-sized businesses to grow, and USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures, our events division, creates impactful consumer engagements, promotions, and races. Gannett open roles are featured on various external job boards. When applying to a position at Gannett, you should be completing an application on Gannett Careers via Dayforce. Job postings directing you to complete an application on other external sites may not be valid. To connect with us, visit www.gannett.com
Account Executive
Summary
USA Today Network National Sales team is seeking a highly motivated dynamic digital Account Executive to be an exceptional addition to our growing team. We’re looking for great people who are passionate about redefining premium publishing through innovation, creative thinking and embracing fun.
What You’ll Do
- Drive digital advertising sales, while meeting and exceeding all sales goals
- Work as a partner to help clients reach their goals and initiatives
- Manage, renew and up-sell existing clients
- Work with Client Solutions and Account Management to prepare proposals and respond to RFP's with a high degree of professionalism, quality and in a timely manner
- Participate and represent USATN at local industry events
- Work with partner teams to ensure that client's KPIs/needs are met
- Stay current on online advertising trends and innovations
What You’ll Bring:
- Minimum of 3-5 years of digital sales experience
- Established relationships with advertising agencies and brands a plus
- Highly skilled in negotiating and selling the intrinsic value of a premium offering to customers, not just the program or price
- Prospecting and cold calling skills necessary
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, exciting environment while managing multiple priorities and maintaining an unwavering commitment to quality
- Stellar written communication and presentation skills
- A strong team player with the ability to lead by example
- BS/BA degree
The annualized base salary for this role will range between $59,400 and $122,000. Base compensation is reflective of many factors, including, but not limited to, the market in which one lives/works, individual education level, skills, certifications and experience. Note: variable compensation is not reflected in these figures and based on the role, may be applicable.
Other details
- Job Family Sales
- Job Function Outside Sales
- Pay Type Salary