Account Executive

Job Description

Job Description

The Washington Times is seeking an ambitious and highly motivated candidate to fill an exciting advertising sales position.

We are looking for our next Account Executive / Sales Assistant to join our Advertising & Sales Department. The primary responsibilities of this position will sell and service advertising programs, opportunities and marketing solutions to advertisers with a focus on Defense, IT and Technology accounts, Trade Shows, Events and assigned Special Sections from the newsroom. Key products will be TWT Daily Print Edition and all digital offerings as well as all Threat Status products. This position will back up and support the Director of Threat Status and Chief Revenue Marketing Officer. This position requires significant local travel and may require occasional overnight travel and weekend and / or evening work for trade shows.

The successful candidate will have Bachelor of Arts in business, marketing or related field along with 2+ years of demonstrated sales in advertising, multimedia sales or other related field with a high degree of knowledge in vendor and co-op programs in the DC Metropolitan area with heavy emphasis in advertising agency, media buying and direct contacts. Qualified candidates must bring a track record of positive sales results and demonstrated history of new business development in exchange for a competitive base salary and limitless commission opportunity!

This is a unique new fun opportunity to work for a prominent, fast-growing company that offers a competitive base salary, medical, dental, vision, retirement planning with matching options, as well as a generous paid time off program, flexible work schedule and FREE parking. If you are interested in joining one of the most dynamic media companies in Washington, apply online TODAY!

The Washington Times is an Equal Opportunity Employer