Inside Multi-Media Account Executive

  • Full-time

Company Description

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 at www.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.

Job Description

We are looking for a dynamic Advertising Account Executive for our Inside Sales Department.
 
In this position, you will help grow our revenue by presenting the right advertising solutions to decision makers. Solutions include: selling print, web solutions, events, digital programs, & daily deal programs. We are a revenue driven and fast-paced sales environment.
 
Candidates must possess the ability to:
 
Make 75 daily cold calls over the phone per day
Generate new leads on a daily basis
Effectively present the value of the our programs to potential clients
Organize a working lead list of over 300 accounts
Develop and build long-standing client relationships
Speak with a wide variety of decision-makers (from small businesses to Fortune 500.)

Qualifications

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.

Additional Information

We provide:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and 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