Account Executive​/Strategic Account Executive

Account Executive / Strategic Account Executive

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Account Executive / Strategic Account Executive

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Job Description

Job Description

Account Executives/AE, Senior AE and Strategic AE’s – Connecticut

Location: Connecticut
- Hybrid/Field-Based- (Fairfield, New Haven, Meriden, Waterbury)

Company: Hearst Connecticut Media Group ()

Join Our Sales Team in Connecticut

Hearst Connecticut Media Group is seeking several driven and digitally-savvy Account Executives to help deliver powerful advertising solutions to local, regional and state businesses across Connecticut. This is more than a sales job—it’s a chance to grow your career with a forward-thinking, tech-enabled media company that values innovation, collaboration, and your professional success.

Why Hearst Connecticut Media Group?

• Exclusive AI Tools to elevate your performance
• Hybrid flexibility to build relationships in the field while balancing remote work
• A culture of growth where your ideas and impact are recognized
• Uncapped commission with competitive base pay

What You'll Do

• Own the Sales Cycle:
  From cold outreach to closing, you'll consult with businesses to deliver custom print and digital media campaigns.
• Manage Book of Business:
  You’ll be assigned existing clients who trust their marketing to Hearst Connecticut Media Group. You will work closely to insure we are delivering for our clients as well as upselling them with additional solutions to strengthen further our relationships.
• Build Client Relationships:
  Serve as a trusted marketing advisor by understanding client goals and recommending solutions across a host of solutions including;
  Content Marketing, SEO, display, social media, programmatic, print and more.
• Drive New Business:
  Prospect new leads through networking, cold calling, email campaigns, and community engagement.
• Leverage Cutting-Edge Tools:
  Use advanced sales platforms like ChatGPT Enterprise and Gong.io to increase efficiency, improve messaging, and shorten your sales cycle.
• Collaborate for Success:
  Work closely with account managers and internal teams to ensure seamless campaign execution.
• Track Performance:
  Manage your pipeline and forecasting in Salesforce, ensuring accurate revenue projections and reporting.

AI-Powered Onboarding & Continuous Training

From day one, you’ll be supported by personalized AI tutors and coaching tools designed to help you succeed faster.

• Interactive onboarding led by ChatGPT Enterprise adapts to your learning pace and role-specific needs
• Gong.io provides real-time sales conversation insights and coaching to sharpen your pitch and identify improvement areas
• Access self-guided modules and bite-sized coaching tips throughout your career—so you’re never without support
• Learn to craft stronger proposals, handle objections more effectively, and close deals faster using real-time data

This isn’t just training—it’s on-demand development built into your daily workflow.

What You'll Bring

• 2+ years of business-to-business sales experience, preferably in media, advertising, or marketing
• A successful history of meeting or exceeding revenue goals
• Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills
• Self-starter mindset with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Familiarity with CRM platforms (Salesforce preferred), Excel, and Power Point
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or equivalent experience preferred

Our Benefits: At Hearst Connecticut Media Group we not only support our employees through personal and professional development, but we also believe in promoting each individual’s physical, financial and emotional wellbeing (and that of their family). Our industry-leading benefits include:

• Physical Wellbeing:
  Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy.
• Invest for the Future:
  Competitive retirement plan with matching program in most markets.
• Generous Paid Time Off:
  Recharge with ample time off, including…