We are in search of a Account Executive - Southwest to be based in Los Angeles. Responsible for day-to-day management of Southwest territory (Southern California, Nevada, Arizona) and ensuring revenue goals are met and/or exceeded.
Roles and Responsibilities
Develop and maintain relationships with all relevant contacts at each assigned agency and client; present a consistent image of professionalism, timeliness and accountability to those clients; build high levels of client satisfaction
Provide creative and solutions-based ideas to develop major brand and CPM deals
Provide accurate and timely answers to client queries on a daily basis
Strong focus on client categories within key vertical markets
Daily interaction with CRM tool to update and manage activity and pipeline
Present articulately and passionately about IB’s offerings and assets
Represent IB at industry events
Required Skills, Knowledge and Experience
- 3-5 years experience, longer a plus, in a position with sales responsibility (ideally from within a media company, or the agency side)
- Knowledge of the online media business and underlying technology and research; traditional media, or emerging markets would be advantageous
- Passionate, engaged, committed and student of the industry
- Strong negotiation skills
- Strong account planning skills
- Excellent sales skills including the ability to create and build relationships. Demonstrated track record of success and established relationships
- Excellent listening, negotiation and presentation skills
- Good organizational and time management skills
- Ability to coordinate resources and relationships outside of direct line of responsibility
- BS/BA or equivalent work experience
- Must be able to travel as job requires
Internet Broadcasting is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and complies with applicable employment laws. The company’s workforce and hiring practices will strive to ensure a positive workplace without regard to race, color, national origin, family or public assistance status, age, religion, gender or any other area protected under the law.