Job Description
Job Description
TITLE : ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
LOCATION : KANSAS CITY
Description :
Client X is looking for a successful Account Executive that is a high-energy hunter focused on building relationships at all levels. The Account Executive is motivated by identifying and solving advertising problems on behalf of the customer.
Key Responsibilities :
- Identify, uncover, and develop account opportunities.
- Up-selling and leveraging business from new and established customer relationships.
- Excellent ability to properly qualify projects to maximize an efficient sales cycle.
- Develop and deliver custom sales presentations and demonstrations.
- Choreograph and conduct on-site assessments of customer requirements and needs.
- Collaborate with internal creative department and clients to assist in development of effective advertising campaigns.
- Partner with Charting, Creative, Operations and Administrative staff to ensure on time delivery of advertisements in agreed upon locations.
- Assist in the resolution of issues related to billing and accounts.
Knowledge & Experience :
Ability to successfully work under tight project deadlines.Ability to understand existing business processes as well as investigate and troubleshoot issues in a time critical environment.Ability to link vision and strategy with overall business objectives and communicate rationale in a compelling, concise manner.Demonstrate a repertoire of skills such as scheduling, prioritizing, organizing, planning, problem solving, decision-making, financial savvy, and attention to detail, and follow through.Maintain a big picture, strategic outlook with the ability to iterate from company strategy and planningSelf-motivated, standout colleague, action-and-results oriented.Well organized, exceptional communication and presentation skills- effective communicator / presenter to groups of all sizes and levels of managementExtraordinary selling capabilityAbility to sell at all levels including C-Level positionsPreferred qualifications / Education :
Demonstrated relationship building skills that extend to internal team members in pre / post-sales.Proficiency in all aspects of the sales cycle, including qualifying accounts.Experience selling mobile mobile / digital advertising ecosystem a plus.Ability to understand products and effectively identify how it can provide value to a prospective customer.Ability to work within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.College degree or equivalent practical experience.2+ years’ experience in OOH advertising, media sales.Local Market knowledge preferred.Requirements :
Location : Remote, but in Kansas City, MODuration : Full TimeDegree : RequiredOnsite? No, but ultimately will be somewhat onsite. This is a sales role so it will be heavy travel / face to face meetings with clients in Kansas City, MOCompensation Breakdown : base salary (called a draw) + uncapped commission. Please make sure ALL candidates are comfortable with base commission at a minimum of 8 months, as it takes several months to build clients and receive commission