Account Executive - Advertising jobs in Kentucky

Qualifications:

• Proven track record in sales preferred
• Degree in marketing or advertising a plus, but not a requirement
• Must be computer proficient
• Be knowledgeable about advertising and marketing as it relates to the newspaper business
• Proven organizational and interpersonal skills
• Demonstration of high energy level and self-motivation
• Demonstration of team-oriented behavior
• Desire to advance and willingness to accept expanding, sometimes changing, responsibilities, duties and accountability
• Above average skills in language, math, reasoning ability and customer service
• Ability to understand and live with deadline driven business
• Must have reliable transportation , automobile insurance and cell phone

Experience and Skills:

Essential Functions:

• Travel throughout assigned territory to service existing account list and develop new customers
• Develop sales ideas to help create new sources of revenue
• Meet or exceed monthly, quarterly and annual sales goals
• Listen to customers’ needs and advise them in effective use of advertising
• Maintain knowledge of advertising rates, current circulation and competing media
• Assist in collections
• Provide proofs to clients as requested
• Perform all other duties as specified by the Advertising Manager
• Make cold-calls and prepare sales presentations in an ongoing effort to develop new business
• Report daily sales activity on call sheets to advertising manager