Account Executive

Overview

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Are you looking for a career that allows you to leverage cutting-edge marketing and sales strategies? Does the thought of digital audience and brand building get you excited? Do you thrive when it comes to presenting solutions and closing the sale? We are looking for a talented Senior Account Executive to help us leverage our world-class digital agency solutions to help grow advertisers across the Connecticut market.

We are in a flex-hybrid model, 2-3 days in the office (Norwalk location).

• You will prospect and maintain relationships with local and regional businesses to show the value of our suite of advertising products including social media, display, video, programmatic, SEO/SEM and traditional advertising.
• You will consistently achieve revenue targets by applying modern sales techniques and processes to efficiently manage sales opportunities through your funnel to a successful close.
• Daily use of sales enablement tools like Gong.io and SFDC.
• You will become a valuable asset in the local business community by boosting your client's businesses through multiple channels.
• Research, prospect, network, cold call, present, and close – you own the sales cycle, with support from the local account management team.

• Results-oriented individual who strategically pursues business with energy and drive.
• Media sales experience is highly desirable; knowledge of online & digital marketing is a plus.
• Demonstrated success in exceeding sales targets using a consultative, solutions-focused approach.
• Strong track record of successful internal and external relationship management.
• Valid US driver’s license and reliable transportation.

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage & Telemedicine
• Retirement Savings Plan 401(k)
• Fertility resources through Progyny
• Maternal and family health support
• LGBTQ+ health services
• Pet Insurance
• Mental Wellness Support via Spring Health

Hearst is a global media powerhouse including outlets such as ESPN, A&E, Car and Driver, Esquire, O The Oprah Magazine, ELLE, Harper's BAZAAR, Cosmopolitan and many more. We enjoy being a select Google Premier Partner and have partnerships with Yahoo, Bing, Constant Contact, Facebook and Twitter. We have had a presence in Connecticut since 1871. We are a leader in the local advertising ecosystem and are committed to building an infrastructure to support our goals.

Hearst is an EEO employer and performs pre-employment background checks.