Account Executive Sales

Salem Media•Arlington, VA

38d

About The Position

Salem is looking for a digital-savvy, highly motivated sales professional to join our advertising team. This person will sell multi-media marketing solutions, including digital, broadcast and events sales, to local small-to-medium-sized businesses (SMBs). We simplify the marketing process for our customers while helping them understand their advertising options all while using best-in-class tools! In short, we help our customers grow their business. If this sounds intriguing, then we’d love to hear from you and tell you more!

Requirements

Track record of exceeding sales goals
Proficiency in prospecting and effective listening skills
1-2 years of sales experience, preferred
Great problem solving and analytical abilities and strong business acumen
Strong understanding of the local market, marketing concepts, and digital media
Knowledgeable of Digital products & applications such as: Search Engine Marketing / Audience and Search Retargeting / Search Engine Optimization / Social Media Management and Marketing / Digital (Programmatic) Display / Website Development / Live Chat / Email Marketing

Nice To Haves

A College degree is a plus

Responsibilities

Prospect for qualified local and regional businesses; present and close appropriate marketing solution programs.
Deliver compelling advertising presentations and strategic plan that address client objectives
Responsible to accurately project revenues, meet and exceed monthly budgets for all product lines and overachieve annual budgets
Follow accountabilities set forth by your sales manager to help guide you to success achieving monthly sales quotas consistently