Digital Sales Account Executive/New Business Development

Digital Sales Account Executive/New Business Development – based in Randolph, MA

Job Responsibilities:

Wicked Local is seeking an experienced, self-motivated Digital Account Executive for New Business Development to join a growing interactive operation consisting of over 160 websites in Massachusetts. This person will be responsible for growing double digit online advertising revenues within their selling to all local customers:

•         Identify, propose and present digital solutions to prospective clients.

•         Proactively prospect, qualify, grow, and maintain new digital business within the assigned category and/or territory.

•         Manage and grow an account base through the sale of targeted digital marketing solutions.

•         Engage and strategize with advertising clients to demonstrate Wicked Local’s value proposition and how we can assist them in meeting their marketing objectives through a variety of digital mediums.

•         Serve as a utility player to cover territories and/or accounts as necessary.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years digital advertising sales experience with demonstrated success in growing revenue:

•         Must have a hunter mentality and demonstrated success in generating new business.

•         Proven track record of sales success and experience within the interactive/online advertising space. The ideal candidate will be able to act as an online sales expert and liaison with other departments within the company.

•         Understand and be able to articulate the value proposition of digital marketing elements:  PPC, Mobile, SEO, and Social Media.

•         Demonstrated proficiency in SFDC or similar CRM solution.

•         Experience working with and/or selling to small and large/national businesses including agencies.

•         Great people skills. The ability to inspire, build and lead existing online sales team.

•         Entrepreneurial instincts and a willingness to develop untested sales products and strategies.

•         The desire and ability to be largely self-directed.

•         A deep appreciation for the value of metrics in managing a sales force and managing a business.

•         Excellent negotiation and presentation skills.

•         Proficient in MS Office applications.

Education:

BA/BS degree required.

If you are motivated, goal oriented and success driven this may be the career position for you. We offer a competitive base salary, excellent commission and bonus plan. We also offer Health, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance and 401(k).

See our video online at www.gatehousemediane.com or visit www.gatehousemedia.com to learn more about GateHouse Media and its value in communities throughout Massachusetts.

To apply, submit a cover letter and resume with salary expectations to:  wickedlocaljobs@wickedlocal.com

An Equal Opportunity Employer