Hearst Connecticut Media Group is investing in its sales force and we want you to be a part of it! We are looking for a digitally savvy, highly motivated Account Executive join our advertising team in the New Haven, CT market. As an Account Executive you will be responsible for developing and managing a sales pipeline and building new business relationships with local advertisers. You will be working with your customers to promote compelling solutions that best fit their marketing needs. As an advocate for the customer within Hearst, the role works in cooperation with other departments to ensure we are able to meet and exceed customer expectations both in performance and process. This role will be remote but ideal candidate will need to live in the New Haven, CT.

As an Account Executive, you can expect the following:

• Calling on local and regional businesses to show the value of our suite of advertising products everything from social media, display, video, programmatic, SEO/SEM to traditional advertisements.
• Execute sales tactics, implement marketing strategies and deliver effective sales presentations with passion to consistently earn, retain and increase revenue
• Become a valuable asset in the local business community by boosting your clients businesses through multiple channels.
• Researching, prospecting, networking, cold-calling, presenting, and closing - You own the sales cycle, and have the support of your local account management team to aid in continued support after the sale!

Requirements:

• Results oriented individual who strategically pursues business with energy and drive
• Media sales experience highly desirable. Prior experience with or knowledge of on-line & digital marketing is a huge plus!
• Demonstrated success in exceeding sales targets using a consultative, solutions-focused approach
• Strong track record of successful internal and external relationship management
• Valid US driver’s license and reliable transportation

The Perks:

• A great work environment it’s never boring here!
• Paid in-depth sales and product training.
• Competitive base salary, uncapped commissions for unlimited earning potential, and significant opportunity for advancement within the company
• Collaboration ideas and input are always welcome
• Health, dental, 401k, paid time off we have you covered

About Us:
Hearst is a global media powerhouse including outlets such as; ESPN, A&E, Car and Driver, Esquire, O The Oprah Magazine, ELLE, Harper's BAZAAR, Cosmopolitan and many more. We enjoy being a select Google Premier Partner in addition to partnerships with Yahoo, Bing, Constant Contact, Facebook, Twitter. We have had a presence in Connecticut since 1871. We are a leader in the growing $50+ Billion Internet Advertising Industry alongside the ever-changing local advertising ecosystem, and are committed to building an infrastructure to support the goals we are going to achieve to become THE Leader in local marketing.

Hearst is an EEO employer and performs pre-employment background checks.

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