Account Executive

Account Executive - Digital Marketing and AdvertisingMust live within 2 hours of the region. Virtual role. Some travel within assigned USA TODAY NETWORK is recruiting for an Account Executive. AEs at LocaliQ build relationships with local businesses to help them with their advertising and digital marketing plans. Great opportunity to join one of the top digital marketing companies and the largest local media company in the U.S. We work with Local and Regional businesses throughout the region to create marketing strategies that drive offer an excellent support infrastructure including a full service internal digital agency tools to provide data and insights a winning work culture that you can help make even better weekday work schedule plenty of time off (MTO and paid holidays) and career growth opportunities for those that deliver you excel at building new client relationships and if you are results-driven competitive and money motivated this could be a great aLocaliQ Account Executive youll partner with clients to provide a broad set of solutions to include:Build Their Presence: Website SEO Local Listings Reputation & social mediaDrive Awareness & Leads: Search Engine Marketing Social Display Video and Mobile AdvertisingGrow Audience and Connect: Brand Content Solutions Social Media MarketingManage Leads and Customers: Lead Alert Engagement and Tracking ToolsKnow What Works: Reporting Mobile Tools Insight SolutionsEmerging technology such as Virtual and Augmented RealityAs a Marketing Solutions Account Executive youll:Be equipped with the regions best marketing services and solutions empowering you to deliver unparalleled results to your customersDevelop partnerships with large local businesses and assist them in reaching their goals through integrated marketing plans and comprehensive media solutionsIdentify customer needs to develop and execute account plans and custom client solutions that differentiate USA TODAY NETWORK from competitorsHelp businesses maximize their online presence with a custom approach to digital marketingLeverage multiple USA TODAY NETWORK resources and partners to develop optimal client solutions across our suite of products with an emphasis on digitalWhat you need to do to be successful in this role:Pursue and close new business and revenue streamsRetain manage and grow clients in the ever-changing digital landscapeWork within a team to manage the client relationship and retain and build account revenueYou will identify and understand market potential develop and execute sales strategies across multiple platforms including digital mobile targeted niche publications promotions and the core newspaperArticulate and present our suite of products to business decision makersCommunicate with customers proactively via phone video conference tools (i.e. MS Team or Zoom) email and in-personConduct face-to-face customer meetings presentations proposals and demonstrationsManage a specified sales pipeline and develop a strategy for long-term sustained successConduct client check-ins upsell/cross-sell accounts and address client market share concernsUtilize CRM (Salesforce) effectively and efficiently recording all sales activityWhat you bring to the table:Proficiency in Digital Marketing (Google AdWords Analytics certifications are preferred but not required). 1 years of experience in high acquisition consultative B2B Sales role and college degree or acceptable equivalent of education and work experience.A problem solver who thrives on challenges and can simplify complex a competitive nature and a collaborative team communication and presentation in MS Office Suite including Excel Word PowerPoint and requires a valid drivers license reliable transportation and the minimum liability insurance as required by :Uncapped Earnings PotentialUnparalleled digital and marketing training for continuous learningIntensive 4-week onboarding for new hiresOutstanding Benefit options including: Comprehensive Health Dental Vision HSA FSA Life Insurance Pet Insurance 401K and MTO Time off package including Company Paid HolidaysEnergized and passionate team with a fun and flexible workplace#LI-Remote#LOCALiQThe annualized base salary for this role will range between $50000 and $52000.$83333-$88333 commission with compensation is not reflected in these figures and based on the role may be applicable. Exact compensation may vary based on skills experience location and union representation if applicable.