Account Executive (Boston) Job in Boston, Massachusetts US
GENERAL SUMMARY:
We are looking for an enthusiastic Account Executive to be responsible for contacting agencies and brands to generate revenue for Weather Underground. Must be able to thrive in a fast paced environment and be very comfortable emailing, cold-calling, selling, and deftly navigating within agencies and brands to locate decision makers.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Generate revenue that meets or exceeds all sales goals.
· Establish strong presence within New York and East Coast Markets.
· Effectively communicate the value of Weather Underground.
· Engage agency decision makers at all levels.
· Plan, prepare, and execute meetings with prospects and clients.
· Develop a plan and aggressively prospect, evaluate, and identify best opportunities.
· Identify and develop a strong understanding of client core objectives.
· Maintain existing relationships and continue to try and up-sell existing clients.
· Attend networking events and conferences to promote Weather Underground’s brand.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1) Skills, knowledge and abilities
· In-depth knowledge and contacts with top online advertisers.
· Strong understanding of industry trends, technologies, and pricing models.
· Excellent understanding of agency dynamics and campaign buying and planning.
· Strong knowledge of ad campaign metrics and analysis.
· Superior skills in all facets of the sales cycle including prospecting, negotiating, and the ability to sell based on value, not price.
· Understanding of audience profiles, online ad targeting, and campaign optimization.
· Excellent communication, presentation, and sales skills with proven success in consultative selling.
· High level of professionalism and ethical conduct.
· Ability to use sound judgment when planning and accomplishing goals.
2) Experience:
· 3+ years of online sales experience calling on agencies and clients.
3) Preferred educational level:
· BA/BS degree in a related field.
Please send your cover letter, salary expectations and resume with the subject header, "Account Executive - Boston."
Only qualified candidates will be contacted. Thank you!