Business Development Executive - Mason City

Lee Enterprises • Mason City, IA

19h • Onsite

About The Position

The Mason City, a publication of Lee Enterprises, is seeking an energetic, skilled sales executive to drive digital multi-media account growth for new and existing accounts through prospecting, developing, and closing leads using a variety of sources in the Waterloo and surrounding area. Lee offers a vast array of digital marketing products, tools and partners to meet the advertising needs of any current or future client. We are the fastest growing digital subscription platform in the nation for four years running.

Requirements

• Drive and initiative: Thrives on exceeding goals, takes ownership, and hunts for new opportunities.
• Prioritization and organization: Excels at setting priorities, managing time effectively, and staying organized amidst a busy workload.
• Strategic thinking and business sense: Ability to think strategically, adapt to changing landscapes, and understand the business side of things.
• Digital marketing creativity: Ability to develop innovative and effective digital advertising solutions.
• Communication and persuasion: Confident speaker and negotiator who can clearly communicate ideas and win over clients.
• Resilience and problem-solving: Ability to overcome challenges, stay motivated, and find solutions under pressure.
• Adaptability and comfort with ambiguity: Thrives in dynamic environments, embraces change, and can think critically in complex situations.
• Fast learner and strategic mind: Possesses a sharp intellect, grasps concepts quickly, and can apply them strategically.
• Client-centric mindset: Passionate about understanding and catering to the evolving needs of our clients and the industry.
• Digital advertising enthusiast: Deep understanding and passion for the digital advertising and marketing world.
• 3 or more years in Sales, preferably in Digital Advertising but not required
• Demonstrated experience in expanding and growing sales revenue through existing and new business
• Experience with current digital advertising technology and 3rd party research skills such as Google Analytics

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, advertising, or equivalent combination of education and work experience

Responsibilities

• Drive digital multi-media account growth for new and existing accounts
• Prospect, develop, and close leads using a variety of sources
• Meet the advertising needs of any current or future client

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short and long-term disability
• Company provided life insurance
• Supplemental life insurance
• 401K retirement plan with company match
• Generous paid time off
• Paid parental leave for new parents

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree