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Account Executive

Role overview

Summary

This role focuses on developing high-impact omnichannel advertising programs for Prairie Mountain Media, integrating various media platforms to meet advertisers' objectives. You will cultivate long-term client partnerships and drive revenue growth through proactive business development.

Qualifications

  • Proven track record of sales success and a drive to meet revenue targets.
  • Consultative selling expertise and a consistent ability to close a high volume of sales.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills alongside a commitment to providing exceptional customer service.
  • Preferred: Detail-oriented approach and the ability to manage time effectively.
  • Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study.

Responsibilities

  • Lead intensive prospecting and strategic sales plan development for new and existing accounts.
  • Evaluate sales opportunities to design custom programs and craft proposals that clearly demonstrate value.
  • Achieve sales goals and objectives, including key performance indicators such as revenue, active accounts, contract performance, and market share.
  • Manage sales administration tasks, such as aging and flash reports, the scheduling and processing of all orders, and communicating creative design requests.

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Customer Service
  • Non-Verbal Communication
  • Time Management
  • Detail Oriented

About the company

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The San Diego Union-Tribune

  • News & Publishing
  • 201–500
The San Diego Union-Tribune, LLC, is San Diego’s most dynamic media company and the region’s most trusted and comprehensive source of local news and information. The San Diego Union-Tribune serves more people in more places on more platforms than any other media company in San Diego. Every week, the Union-Tribune reaches more than 96% of all San Diego County households by leveraging the combined strength of its integrated media portfolio: the Pulitzer Prize-winning newspaper, the Union-Tribune; the region’s leading website, SanDiegoUnionTribune.com; the weekly entertainment guide, Night + Day; the entertainment and nightlife website, PacificSanDiego.com; Spanish-language product Hoy San Diego and additional home-delivered products. Through its broad coverage of the community and its multiple media platforms serving all audiences across the region, the Union-Tribune delivers news, information and ideas that improve the quality of life of San Diegans and help make San Diego a better place.

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Job description

Summary:


As an Account Executive for the Loveland Reporter-Herald and Prairie Mountain Media, you will develop high-impact omnichannel advertising programs to achieve advertisers’ business objectives, seamlessly integrating traditional news media, digital platforms, targeted niche publications, and community events. In this role, you will cultivate long-term client partnerships with an emphasis on proactive new business development, while establishing and exceeding both personal and team revenue goals.


Although this is a remote position, candidates must reside in the Loveland/Larimer County, CO area.


What you will do:


  • Lead intensive prospecting and strategic sales plan development for new and existing accounts, driving integrated campaigns across core traditional news media, high-growth digital solutions, targeted niche publications, and community expo/event sponsorships
  • Evaluate sales opportunities to design custom programs and craft proposals that clearly demonstrate value
  • Achieve sales goals and objectives, including key performance indicators such as revenue, active accounts, contract performance, and market share
  • Manage sales administration tasks, such as aging and flash reports, the scheduling and processing of all orders, and communicating creative design requests
  • Demonstrate high proficiency in Google Suite
  • Possess a deep understanding of all marketing platforms—including, but not limited to, traditional media, digital platforms, niche products, and events—leveraging this expertise to solve client challenges with tailored, multi-platform advertising programs

What you will bring:


  • Consultative selling expertise and a consistent ability to close a high volume of sales
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills alongside a commitment to providing exceptional customer service
  • Detail-oriented approach and the ability to manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study (preferred)
  • Proven track record of sales success and a drive to meet revenue targets (required)
  • Prior experience in media sales is a plus

Benefits and Compensation:


The hourly range is $15.16 - $15.71 + cell phone stipend, mileage reimbursement, and uncapped commission (OTE $69,000 - $73,000). Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to geographic location, education, work experience, time in role, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, the Company offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, 401k, as well as paid time off and select paid holidays (all benefits are based on eligibility). Please click the following link for more detailed information: www.mymedianewsgroup.com


Who we are:


Prairie Mountain Media, a subsidiary of MediaNews Group, is a publishing company with a multimedia portfolio of print, niche and digital products. We house an extensive, integrated network of 15 trusted local brands that deliver exclusive local news and attract local audiences throughout the state of Colorado. With a century-long legacy in their communities, our newspaper brands deliver over 1.26 million print and 14 million digital impressions monthly, providing proven results for advertisers of all sizes. We offer a full range of digital advertising solutions. This includes a vast network of websites, partnerships with major players like Google, MediaNews Group, and Adtaxi, social media, email, search engine marketing (SEM), search engine optimization (SEO), and targeted advertising options. Prairie Mountain Media delivers award-winning coverage and in-demand multimedia products to high-value audiences in Colorado, connecting advertisers with an ever-growing number of readers through personalized marketing services.


“4x Built In Best Places to Work Winner - 2023-2026”


EEO Statement:


We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.


How To Apply:


  • Please submit an online application along with your resume for this position here.

Closing Date:


  • Continuous recruitment until the position is filled

Conditions of Employment: 


  • A full pre-employment background check and MVR will be conducted as part of the selection process. Must be willing to submit and pass the necessary required checks
  • Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation
  • Travel – This position entails occasional driving for work assignments, in-person training sessions and/or meetings. The employee will be responsible for transporting themselves between different sites as needed
  • Must be available for shift work. May be required to work various hours for coverage outside of normal business hours

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