Marketing Account Executive

The Post and Courier Greenville / Spartanburg team seeks a dynamic sales and new business development professional to serve as a Marketing Account Executive (outside sales) within our advertising department. Through this role, the Account Executive is responsible for crafting and selling print, digital and event marketing solutions to local businesses across Greenville and Spartanburg Counties and the surrounding Upstate region through The Post and Couriers portfolio of products; exceeding monthly and quarterly sales goals within an assigned territory or client list; developing new business through extensive sales calls and conducting sales assessments; and providing quality service to advertising clients. • Growing number of active accounts within the assigned territory or client list • Share campaign reporting with digital marketing clients regularly • Increase financial investment per client over a period of time • Generate and follow-up on sales leads; identify key decision makers • Create comprehensive marketing proposals for prospective customers, with a focus in digital marketing solutions • Collaborate with product specialists in presenting needs-based solutions to clients • Work with staff designers to generate creative concepts and ensure message accuracy for advertising creative for respective clients • Track all prospecting efforts and sales in Hubspot CRM tool • Attend staff and sales team meetings as required • Represent The Post and Courier at company events or at community events and/or networking opportunities as needed • Assist in preparation and on-site execution of Post and Courier events in Greenville and Spartanburg Counties. • Perform other duties as requested by management. Requirements, minimum education level, and experience: • Bachelors degree in Marketing, Communications, Business or a related field, or equivalent professional experience • Dependable transportation and a valid South Carolina drivers license and proof of insurance.