Account Executive

Account Executive – Digital Marketing and Advertising

Industry: Media/Advertising

Offering:
Base Salary + Uncapped Commission, benefits, expenses, unlimited vacation and more

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Q, a part of the USA TODAY NETWORK, is recruiting an Account Executive to build relationships with local businesses, helping them with advertising and digital marketing plans. This role offers support infrastructure, a full‑service internal digital agency, data and insights tools, a winning culture, weekday schedule, paid holidays, and career growth opportunities.

• Partner with clients to provide solutions such as Website, SEO, Local Listings, Reputation & Social Media.
• Drive Awareness & Leads through Search Engine Marketing, Social, Display, Video, and Mobile Advertising.
• Grow Audience and Connect via Brand Content Solutions and Social Media Marketing.
• Manage Leads and Customers using Lead Alert, Engagement and Tracking Tools.
• Provide insights through reporting, mobile tools, and data solutions.
• Explore emerging technologies such as Virtual and Augmented Reality.
• Develop partnerships with large local businesses to reach their goals through integrated marketing plans and media solutions.
• Identify customer needs to develop and execute account plans and custom client solutions.
• Help businesses maximize their online presence with a custom digital marketing approach.
• Leverage USA TODAY NETWORK resources and partners across digital media products.

• Pursue and close new business and revenue streams.
• Retain, manage, and grow clients in the dynamic digital landscape.
• Collaborate within a team to manage the client relationship and revenue.
• Develop and execute sales strategies across multiple platforms.
• Present the suite of products to business decision makers.
• Communicate proactively via phone, video conference, email, and in‑person.
• Conduct meetings, presentations, proposals, and demonstrations.
• Maintain a specified sales pipeline and strategy for long‑term success.
• Perform client check‑ins, upsell/cross‑sell, and address market share concerns.
• Utilize Salesforce to record all sales activity.

• Proficiency in Digital Marketing (Google AdWords, Analytics certifications preferred).
• 1+ years of experience in high acquisition, consultative B2B sales role.
• College degree or equivalent education and work experience.
• Problem solving, competitive nature, collaborative team spirit.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, liability insurance.

• Uncapped earnings potential.
• Unlimited vacation, paid holidays, and a generous MTO time‑off package.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life insurance, pet insurance, 401(k).
• Digital and marketing training and a 4‑week onboarding program.
• Energetic, flexible workplace with a passionate team.

USA TODAY Co., Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants for employment and do not discriminate in connection with employment decisions on the basis of an applicant or employee’s race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, personal appearance (including height and weight), sexual orientation, family responsibilities, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), education, genetic characteristics or information, political affiliation, military or veteran status or other classifications protected by applicable federal, state and local laws in the jurisdictions where USA TODAY Co.

employs employees. We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities or religious needs upon request.