Multimedia Account Executive (Advertising Sales)

LINK Media•Covington, KY

2d•$60,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

LINK Media is seeking an Advertising Account Executive to sell print, digital, social, and event sponsorships across two publications: LINK nky (covering Boone, Kenton, and Campbell counties) and Cincinnati CityBeat (the region's arts and culture alt-weekly). This is a full-time, in-market position where the sales team works closely with editorial. The company is building something fast and seeks an energetic individual who thrives in a dynamic environment where every team member is critical.

Requirements

B2B sales experience or formal sales training
Proposal creation experience
Creativity in finding sponsorship packages
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Comfort with a CRM and the discipline to keep it updated
A driver's license and a car
No degree required

Nice To Haves

A degree in business or marketing
Bringing a book of business or a decade of market relationships

Responsibilities

Sell print, digital, social, and event sponsorships across LINK nky and Cincinnati CityBeat.
Make calls and hold meetings daily to close business.
Network across NKY and Cincinnati to find new prospects.
Communicate clearly with production and accounting teams to ensure sold products run on time and are invoiced correctly.
Provide consultative service to advertisers and sponsors to encourage renewals.
Develop creative sponsorship packages for content areas and events.
Treat teammates, advertisers, and sponsors with honest and ethical conduct.