Online Advertising Sales Account Executive

ILChicago

Our client, the premier wedding planning resource in the country, is seeking an Online Advertising Sales Account Executive to join their team. The role is home based, and ideal for a go-getter with a strong background in online advertising sales. You own the cold call and can close deals in the blink of an eye. You can easily build relationships with managers and local wedding-related businesses in order to reach sales targets and boost the company’s market presence.

Job Responsibilities

  • Giving prospective clients a strong, crisp & on point presentation over the phone & in person
  • Meeting and exceeding all sales and performance goals on a consistent basis
  • Educating potential clients on the value of the company & how the partnership can grow their business
  • Engaging in prospecting & cold calling, while maintaining & growing current clients
  • Following up with potential clients to close sales
  • Providing prospective clients with custom multi-media advertising options
  • Being the “Face” of the company, & representing the brand involves; bridal shows, cocktail/networking parties, trade shows and industry events
  • Field experience with larger clients introducing new online & magazine products

Specific qualifications for the Online Advertising Sales Account Executive position include:

  • Experience selling multi-media advertising platforms
  • Experience in consultative and high-volume sales such as Yellow-Pages or payroll companies a plus
  • Experience working from home preferred
  • Customer Resource Management software experience preferred
  • College degree preferred
  • Minimum 2 years advertising sales, 1 year outbound call experience
  • Experience in the wedding/bridal industry preferred
  • Valid driver’s license, insurance and reliable transportation
  • Residence in Wisconsin, Indianapolis, or Chicago

In your role as an Online Advertising Sales Account Executive, you will be working for the premier wedding planning resource in the country, with the prestige that comes from representing an industry leader with such strong brand recognition. You will be provided with a one-week comprehensive training course, and will also have opportunities for ongoing training.

Our client offers a competitive benefits package, including base salary, augmented by uncapped commission and bonuses as well as a benefits package including:

  • Health, dental and vision coverage
  • Life insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability
  • 401(k) w/company match
  • Employee stock purchase program
  • Annual sales awards
  • Bonus opportunities
  • Paid vacation, sick and holidays
  • Pet insurance
  • Prepaid legal insurance
  • Discounts with companies like Verizon and Sprint