Account Executive, Health Advertising

Your role in helping us shape the future:

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We reach more than millions of people monthly during moments when they are most in need of expert advice and motivated to act on that advice directly on our platforms. Our signature franchises include our “Best” series of consumer guides on colleges, graduate schools, hospitals, diets, cars, financial services and more. These guides provide an easy-to-digest list for consumers to better understand and compare when making their decisions.

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The Account Executive will work as part of the U.S. News Health vertical, helping to drive the success of marketing solutions in the pharma and life sciences space.

This hands‑on role is ideal for someone with a strong background in sales, client relations, and marketing strategy, as well as exposure to working with product teams. The ideal candidate is self‑motivated with an entrepreneurial attitude and able to work independently in a sales capacity, demonstrating initiative and ownership across the full sales cycle.

Only Local New York applicants will be considered.

Are you up to the challenge?

• Drive new business and deliver growth against defined revenue targets. Generate leads, exceed sales targets, and research the marketplace for continued sources of revenue.

• Build and maintain client relationships through excellent service and attending external events/conferences. Identify and capitalize on opportunities to grow relationships and revenue.

• Develop domain expertise in the pharma and life sciences industry, understanding how U.S. News’s content, rankings, and marketing services align with client needs.

• Collaborate cross‑functionally to translate client feedback into product enhancements and communicate desired updates to product and technology teams.

• Support product launches by helping communicate new opportunities to clients and prospects across campaigns and key ranking cycles.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

• One year to three years of similar or related experience in sales or account management

• Experience selling marketing solutions, multi‑platform programs, and growing client relationships

• Proven track record of achieving/exceeding sales targets

• Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills

• Ability to travel to industry events and represent U.S. News as needed

• Experience in the healthcare, pharma, or life sciences industries

• Experience securing early adopter clients and building a client base for a new product

• Experience collaborating with product management teams

Talent is our best asset!

We invest in people with passion and potential who understand U.S. News’ dedication to our consumers.

• Entrepreneurial, mission‑driven culture with core values of quality and integrity

• Focus on fostering personal and professional growth

• Competitive benefits including paid vacation time, medical, tuition reimbursement, and training

• Collaborative Work Environment ~ Fun, diverse, inclusive and ambitious co‑workers

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