Advertising Account Executive

LINK Media • Covington, KY

4d • $60,000 - $75,000

About The Position

LINK Media is looking for a Advertising Account Executive to help us sell advertising and sponsorships for print, digital, social media and events for LINK nky and CityBeat. We need someone with drive and determination to help us sell through our inventory and support the good work we're doing in the community. We're a small company, so everyone we hire is a critical member of the team, and must be willing to work quickly, accept that we don't have everything figured out, remain flexible, and above all else, understand that what we are creating is bigger than any one person, or personality.

Requirements

• B2B sales experience or training
• Proposal creation experience
• Creativity
• Strong communication – written and oral – abilities
• No degree needed, but one in business or marketing wouldn't hurt
• Did we mention you shouldn't be a jerk?

Nice To Haves

• one in business or marketing wouldn't hurt

Responsibilities

• Sales. You will be making sales calls and holding sales meetings every single day.
• Networking in the community to meet new prospects and promote LINK nky and CityBeat
• Clear communication with our production and accounting staff to execute on sales closed
• Excellent, consultative customer service to keep our advertisers and sponsors happy
• Creative ideas for sponsorships and advertisers for our different content areas
• Don't be a jerk. We expect ethical and honest treatment of your team and our advertisers and sponsors.

Benefits

• Full benefits package - medical, dental, vision and life
• PTO and paid holidays
• All the equipment you need to do your job
• Training and support on LINK's internal style and our culture
• A giant newsroom full of tiny desks in beautiful downtown Covington, KY
• A sales team with no jerks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees