Account Executive
The Meadville Tribune, the leader in delivering news and information throughout our area, has an opening for an Account Executive in our advertising department. We deliver an engaged audience using a variety of products over multiple platforms.
In this role, you will:
- Learn the benefits of our vast line of print and digital products, and how to effectively implement them in working with local businesses and organizations.
- Develop and sell multi-media advertising plans for clients and potential clients.
- Build solid relationships with current advertisers as well as potential advertisers in person, over the phone and via email.
- Work toward meeting and exceeding goals by pushing yourself and being persistent.
- Offer creative input for advertisements and campaigns based on clients' needs and goals.
- Submit thought out ad layouts to the graphics team and get them approved in a timely manner.
- Listen to and observe each customer’s needs and develop a solid solution for them to increase awareness of their business/products/services.
- Learn to prospect and seek out new businesses in helping them advance their branding in the homes and devices of our readership.
- Work with a tight-knit team that will help you along the way.
Required skills:
- Attention to detail
- Excellent customer service skills
- Good listener
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Creativity and ability to think outside of the box
- Ability to effectively tackle multiple projects, tasks and responsibilities simultaneously in a deadline driven environment
- Willingness to learn new things
- Self-motivated with a strong work ethic
- Must be proficient with Word, Excel, Google, and email
- Knowledge of Google Ads a plus
Hourly Rate + Commission
Paid vacation and benefits available following a waiting period. Monday – Friday, 8 am -5 pm schedule. We offer 7 paid holidays. Applicants must have reliable transportation and a valid PA driver’s license to be considered.
EOE