Advertising Sales Executive
Are you a talented advertising salesprofessional who's ready to put your skills to work on best-in-class websites? Do you take pride in supporting a successful, effective business model? DictionaryCentral is looking for someone who has strong and flexible skills in advertising sales to help manage existing accounts and secure new business for our ad-supported websites in InvestorGuide.com, InvestorWords.com, and BusinessDictionary.com
The Advertising Sales Executive is responsible for the development and management of advertising sales for our web sites. This individual will play a critical role in our advertising campaigns through the development of relationships with both agency and client direct contacts, by improving negotiating strategies and marketing material, driving advertising sales strategy by leveraging analytical skills, and by planning and developing online marketing recommendations and media plans.
Job Qualifications:
- BA/BS degree, excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- 5+ years advertising sales experience. Digital media and/or online ad sales a plus, but not required.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Knowledge of content-driven advertising.
- Excellent prospecting and communication skills.
- Energy and enthusiasm, upbeat attitude.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
- Comfortable with high volume outbound calls.
Responsibilities:
- Generate online advertising sales revenue.
- Identify and target new potential online advertising clients.
- Contact (e-mail, letter, phone, etc.) potential online advertisers, and turn them into partners.
- Gain knowledge of potential advertising clients and their industries as to prepare compelling campaign proposals.
- Serve as relationship manager for multiple large and small advertising accounts.
- Build relationships with client and ad agencies with the goal of enhancing relationships, building new clients and opportunities, and producing revenue on a consistent basis.
- Evaluate client needs and work with the advertising team to develop appropriate solutions.
