Local Ad Sales Account Executive

Optimum Media is an innovative multiscreen advertising sales and media consultancy business servicing small to medium businesses as well as national, political, media & entertainment and agency clients across the United States. They are seeking a Local Ad Sales Account Executive who will use a consultative approach to meet with local businesses, determine their needs, and develop advertising solutions while managing all aspects of client accounts.

Responsibilities:

• Using a consultative approach, meet with local businesses’ key decision makers, determine their needs and develop advertising solutions using our ever-evolving suite of media and online solutions to fulfill those needs
• Manage all aspects of client accounts - from proposal to production to campaign activation and collections

Requirements:

• 2+ years of successful media sales or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain a strong sales funnel
• Proven track record of closing sales
• Strong prospecting and cold calling skills
• Intermediate computer proficiency, particularly in PowerPoint, Outlook, Word and Excel
• Achieving and consistently exceeding monthly sales goals
• Time and process management skills with the ability to work independently
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license in good standing within the state of current residence and auto insurance
• Strong presentation skills
• College degree preferred, but not required