Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Advance Local is a leading-edge digital media organization focused on empowering communities. They are seeking an Account Executive for Travel and Tourism to act as a Strategic Advertising Consultant, leveraging digital advertising skills to support clients in achieving their marketing goals.
Responsibilities
- Act as a Strategic Advertising Consultant for Travel & Tourism Clients, backed by a Leading-Edge Digital Media Organization
- Focus on new business development and account management
- Build your sales funnel and work to close business at a high velocity
- Oversee all aspects of selling and managing your accounts including outreach, pitching, building campaigns, collecting and uploading creative, reporting and more
Skills
- A track record of success in consultative, solution-oriented sales, and a strong entrepreneurial spirit
- Minimum of two years sales experience
- As you grow your business, account management will be essential to the role
- Comprehensive knowledge of needs-based selling
- Proven success at increasing sales in a competitive marketplace
- CRM sales management software experience with a leading platform, preferably salesforce.com
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- A bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- This job requires reliable transportation to meet with clients
- Strong self-motivation and the ability to achieve goals independently
- Exceptional relationship-building skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation abilities, including active listening skills
- A strong team-player approach
- Solid organizational skills, including the ability to multi-task, handle pressure and work under deadlines
- Experience selling digital media advertising is strongly preferred; at a minimum, you will need enthusiasm for digital advertising and the ability to learn quickly
- Travel industry experience is a plus, but you should at least have a general understanding of what motivates people to travel
Benefits
- We'll reward you with a generous compensation plan, excellent benefits, professional development opportunities, and more.
- We reimburse for travel expenses and mileage on a weekly basis.
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