Account Executive - Advertising jobs in Missouri

Overview:

Advertising Account Executive

Show Me The Ozarks Magazine, a respected publication with a stellar reputation of commitment to the region and the people, has an immediate opening for a highly motivated Advertising Account Executive to drive sales revenue and growth. We are looking for a person who can build on an already established client list due to retirement of the former owner/account executive.

In this mostly remote role, our ideal candidate is a self-starting individual who wants to progress a career in media sales. Successful candidates work well under pressure and thrive in an environment that is rapidly changing and deadline driven.

Minimum Qualifications

• Two-plus years of sales experience

• Scheduling appointments with clients

• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs

• Well-networked in the Four States Region

• Strong prospecting skills

• Commitment to consistent daily selling behaviors, including attending local business events

• Ability to work with high-level decision-makers

Preferred Skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Exceptional organizational, written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with customers directly and/or their agencies

• Strong time management, communication, organizational and interpersonal skills

• Ability to use client research to prepare customized sales presentations, budget recommendations and creative ideas for business campaigns

• Be comfortable working toward and tracking sales goals.

• Experience maintaining a call list denoting prospects contacted and meetings scheduled

• Ability to win new business and achieve personal revenue goals by aggressively pursuing new business

This is a remote position, and compensation is base, plus commission. The wage range in this advertisement is an indication of what you could earn, but there is no limit—the more you sell, the more you will be paid.

We offer:

- Base salary of $2,500, plus a commission bonus once certain goals are met.

- A close partnership between ad sales and editorial planning.

For your application to be considered, please include a short cover letter with your resume.

Job Type: Contract Employee

Bonus opportunities

Commission

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $2,500.00 per month

Experience level:

• 2 years

Travel requirement:

• Up to 25% travel

Location:

• Joplin, MO (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Joplin, MO: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote