Account Executive - Digital Marketing and Advertising

Account Executive - Digital Marketing and AdvertisingMust live within ~2 hours of the region. Account Executive, you'll partner with clients to provide a broad set of solutions to include: Be equipped with the region's 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 digital What 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 activity