Advertising Account Executive

Simon Management Assoc, LLC - Oklahoma City, OK

Full-time - Mid Level

Oklahoma City, OK

501-1,000 employees

About the position

The position is responsible for selling Simon as a marketing medium to brands, advertising agencies, and local businesses. The primary sales person will target key companies and categories within the market to sell media, sponsorships, events, and partnership marketing programs, aiming to achieve individual and mall-specific revenue goals.

Responsibilities

• Identify, create and sell revenue opportunities through strategic positioning of mall assets, media assets, and mall programming.
• Achieve or exceed personal sales goals and all property-based monthly revenue budgets.
• Develop and implement retailer intensification strategies.
• Promote platform program opportunities to retailers and secure retailer offers to enhance programming.
• Develop and implement programs to establish and maintain favorable community and public relations.
• Maintain effective media relations by fielding media calls and preparing responses.
• Create compelling client solutions to advertising objectives and close large advertising, sponsorship, or promotional programs.
• Target, pitch, and develop relationships with companies within key categories located in the market.
• Ensure flawless execution for all programs on mall including national, regional, and local.
• Monthly forecasting for properties.
• Execute leases and collect client receivables.
• Communicate daily with local property, corporate and regional leadership teams.

Requirements

• At least 7 years' experience selling media, advertising, sponsorships, promotions, and events.
• In-depth knowledge and personal contacts in the advertising, agency, and marketing community.
• Superior computer skills combined with effective communication skills (verbal, visual, and written).
• Extremely self-motivated, independent, and energetic with the ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Bachelor's Degree required.
• OOH industry experience and contacts is a plus.
• Some overnight travel required.