Job Title: Advertising Sales Executive
Company: Washington Business Journal
Location: Washington, DC
The Washington Business Journal is seeking a dynamic sales professional to join its growing sales team. The successful candidate is a top producer with strong consultative sales skill, with a proven track record of success in prospecting, business development and client service. He or she excels in developing integrated marketing campaigns across multiple platforms, including digital, print and events. Qualified applicants must be comfortable working with business owners, managing partners and C-level executives.
If you thrive in an environment where you can truly deliver value to your clients, consider joining the Washington Business Journal’s top performing sales team.
Primary Responsibilities:
Company: Washington Business Journal
Location: Washington, DC
The Washington Business Journal is seeking a dynamic sales professional to join its growing sales team. The successful candidate is a top producer with strong consultative sales skill, with a proven track record of success in prospecting, business development and client service. He or she excels in developing integrated marketing campaigns across multiple platforms, including digital, print and events. Qualified applicants must be comfortable working with business owners, managing partners and C-level executives.
If you thrive in an environment where you can truly deliver value to your clients, consider joining the Washington Business Journal’s top performing sales team.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Prospecting is a key element of this position; it requires identifying and qualifying new clients for our digital, print, special publications and events.
- Generate advertising revenue by consistently meeting and exceeding monthly, quarterly and annual revenue goals.
- Develop new business and manage the sales cycle from start to finish.
- Maintain an active schedule of face-to-face appointments and prospecting calls.
- Develop and maintain strong C-level client relationships.
- Represent Washington Business Journal at company-sponsored and community events.
- Contribute to a positive team environment
- Two year’s minimum experience selling media and/or sponsorships and integrated marketing campaigns. Experience in digital sales preferred
- A strong track record of consistent revenue growth
- Sales leadership and project management skills
- Effective time management skills.
- The ability to exceed expectations in a results-oriented environment.
- Professional written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- 4 Year College Degree preferred
- Relationship in the Association and/or Not for Profit space a plus
- Experience in MS Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint and SalesForce