Account Executive

Gannett • Akron, OH

203d • Remote

About The Position

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 our internal Careers site.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Digital Marketing (Google AdWords, Analytics certifications preferred but not required).
• 1+ years of experience in high acquisition, consultative B2B Sales role.
• College degree or acceptable equivalent of education and work experience.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and minimum liability insurance as required by law.

Nice To Haves

• A problem solver who thrives on challenges and can simplify complex issues.
• Possesses a competitive nature and a collaborative team spirit.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with local businesses to help them with their advertising and digital marketing plans.
• Partner with clients to provide a broad set of solutions including website, SEO, local listings, reputation & social media.
• Drive awareness and leads through search engine marketing, social, display, video, and mobile advertising.
• Manage leads and customers using lead alert, engagement, and tracking tools.
• Provide reporting, mobile tools, and insight solutions to clients.
• Utilize emerging technology such as virtual and augmented reality.
• Develop partnerships with large local businesses and assist them in reaching their goals through integrated marketing plans.
• Identify customer needs to develop and execute account plans and custom client solutions.
• Pursue and close new business and revenue streams.
• Retain, manage, and grow clients in the digital landscape.
• Articulate and present the suite of products to business decision makers.
• Conduct face-to-face customer meetings, presentations, proposals, and demonstrations.
• Manage a specified sales pipeline and develop a strategy for long-term success.
• Utilize CRM (Salesforce) effectively to record all sales activity.

Benefits

• Uncapped Earnings Potential
• Unparalleled digital and marketing training for continuous learning
• Intensive 4-week onboarding for new hires
• Outstanding Benefit options including: Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA, Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, 401K and more.
• Generous MTO Time off package including Company Paid Holidays
• Energized and passionate team with a fun and flexible workplace

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Publishing Industries
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree