When Texans in this part of the state want to find out what there is to do -- or what other people did -- they turn to the Houston Press and to its online edition atwww.houstonpress.com. The city's only major news and entertainment weekly is as brash and freewheeling as Houston itself. And that no-holds-barred approach has garnered results, including: Winner in Feature Reporting for non-daily publications in the 2012 national Sigma Delta Chi awards, winner in Column Writing for the 2011 Maggies Awards, two first places in the 2011 Best of the West competition, five first places in the 2011 statewide Lone Star Awards, winner in the 2011 Texas Gavel Awards, first place in the 2011 national Association of Food Journalists for our food blog, Eating …Our Words.

With over 600,000 readers each month in print and more than 3 million page views each month online, readers like what they see in the Houston Press.

The Houston Press, Houston’s go to source for local news, arts, music and entertainment, is seeking an energetic, outgoing individual for Multi-Media Advertising Account Executive position.

The right candidate will be responsible for selling multi-platform advertising solutions including Digital Advertising (email, banner advertising, text messaging, local SEO, mobile apps and mobile websites and a daily deal product), Print advertising, Event Sponsorships and annual glossy publications to an eclectic and exciting group of clients  

Job Responsibilities:

• Prospecting for a minimum of 20 leads per week
• Making minimum of 125 outbound sales calls and securing and completing a minimum of 12 outside appointments per week
• Building relationships with clients
• Assisting in the marketing plan of each client
• Assisting clients with their ad campaign and involved in the production process
• Informing clients about and assisting with any promotional opportunities
• Keeping in contact with and servicing current clients

Successful applicants should be motivated, smart on their feet, outgoing and personable, competitive and posses a strong work ethic.  Successful reps here understand that you get out what you put in to a sales position. 

• Sales experience is preferred, but not necessary.
• Strong skill set with developing and building business relationships
• Solid understanding of the online marketing/advertising industry
• History of meeting and exceeding sales goals
• The drive to exceed expectations, out-perform your peers, and thrive in a team environment.
• Dependable Transportation, Valid Drivers License and Insurance
• PC literacy is necessary, including MS Office. 

We are currently hiring for an inside and an outside Account Executive position.  Please specify which position you are applying for when responding to this ad.  

We Provide:

• A fun and exciting work environment
• Unlimited earning potential
• A Career path in sales and management
• Base salary (your first two years) + commission + bonus
• Sales Training
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability Insurance and 401(k)
• Paid time off your first year and 20 vacation days after only 4 years!
• Additional optional benefits such as Legal Plan Services, Pet Insurance and Auto/Home Insurance