Business Development Executive-Aberdeen, SD

Lee Enterprises • Aberdeen, SD

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About The Position

The Aberdeen American News, a publication of Lee Enterprises, is seeking an energetic, skilled sales executive to drive digital multimedia account growth among new and existing accounts. The role involves prospecting, developing, and closing leads using a variety of local sources. Lee Enterprises, together with Amplified Digital, offers digital marketing products, tools, and partners to address clients’ advertising needs.

Requirements

• Demonstrated success in sales.
• Strong drive and initiative, including ownership of goals and pursuit of new opportunities.
• Strong prioritization, time-management, and organizational skills.
• Strategic thinking and business sense.
• Confident communication, negotiation, and persuasion skills.
• Resilience and problem-solving ability, including the ability to stay motivated and find solutions under pressure.
• Adaptability and comfort with ambiguity and changing environments.
• Ability to learn quickly, grasp concepts, and apply them strategically.
• Client-centric mindset and interest in clients’ evolving needs.
• Understanding of and enthusiasm for digital advertising and marketing.
• Ability to work in a 100% outside sales position.

Nice To Haves

• Three or more years of sales experience, preferably in digital advertising.
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing or advertising, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Experience with current digital advertising technology and third-party research tools such as Google Analytics.

Responsibilities

• Drive digital multimedia account growth with new and existing accounts.
• Prospect for, develop, and close leads using a variety of local sources.
• Develop digital advertising solutions for clients.
• Expand and grow sales revenue through existing and new business.

Benefits

• Competitive wages.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Personalizable benefit program.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Company-provided life insurance and supplemental life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Generous paid time off.
• Paid parental leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time