Service Specialists recruiting agency is seeking an Account Executive in media sales for its Gulfport/Biloxi market. For this position, the candidate must live on or be willing to relocate to the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The ideal candidate is an experienced, self-motivated sales professional who excels at developing and selling advertising and marketing campaigns to new and existing clients. With an emphasis on new business development, the account executive will be able to offer clients a wide variety of media products, including advertising on their on-air, non-traditional, and digital platforms. The ideal candidate must possess a chaser mentality with cold calling and prospecting experience, a proven ability to negotiate and close deals with a high level of success, and the ability to easily build and maintain client relationships. This individual must also have excellent written and oral communication skills and know how to identify, develop, and present customized solutions to clients.
Qualifications
- Must have 2+ years OUTSIDE and MEDIA sales REQUIRED
- College Degree preferred
- Basic proficiency of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point) required
- Excellent oral and written communication skills required
- Strong sales acumen and proficiency in all phases of the sales cycle and new account development
- Ability to perform independently in a fast-paced sales environment
- Proven experience growing and maintain a sales portfolio
- A valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance is required
Qualified applicant will earn a base salary and commission and be eligible for group health insurance and other benefits, including 401k. Compensation is based on experience and there is an unlimited earning opportunity for a candidate willing to prospect and develop business on a daily basis.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
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Experience:
- Outside sales: 2 years (Preferred)
