Account Executive Sales
About The Position
Salem Media Group, under the division of Salem Political Sales, is seeking an exceptional individual to join their National Political & Government Sales team in Washington D.C. This role, National Media Strategist, functions as an Account Executive (Sales) for the political team, with responsibility for meeting monthly sales goals. Salem Political Solutions collaborates with political advertising agencies, digital advertising agencies, DC think tanks, political issue and advocacy groups, and public affairs companies to create successful multi-media advertising campaigns. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in the political publisher industry and possess extensive experience in digital sales. This is a hybrid position.
Requirements
- Candidates should have sales experience.
- Must have a strong understanding of the political media marketplace with a robust network of client & agency relationships.
- Impeccable character-honesty, integrity, excellence
- 3-5 years of successful media sales experience using multiple media tactics including publisher sites, radio, OTT, digital, audio and events.
- 3-5 years of successful political media sales experience and being a part of a high performing media sales team
- 3-5 years of selling national campaigns
- 3-5 years of successful experience working in local and statewide markets.
- 2-3 years of DC political publisher site experience
- 1-2 years of successful government media sales experience
- Proven record of budget attainment
- Proven digital marketing aptitude.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong presentation skills
- Reputation for discernment and wise decision-making
Responsibilities
- Generating comprehensive political and government deals.
- New business generation within the political/government vertical is a necessity.
- Bring knowledge, wealth of contacts, and strong relationship skills to effectively navigate the political/government media landscape.
- Must understand the government media marketplace with an understanding of government RFPs and the process.
- Understand the Political Agency/Issue/Advocacy/DC Landscape.
- Ability to sell to clients and understand the sales process including cold calling.
- Proven ability to creatively achieve clients’ marketing goals.
Benefits
- Competitive pay structure based on experience
- Health, dental, vision and life insurance
- 401k retirement plan
- Paid holidays and vacation time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
