Job Description

Account Executive

Martinsville, VA 24112, USA Req #16826

Monday, September 11, 2023

Account Executive

The Martinsville Bulletin seeks an exceptional and highly-motivated Account Executive to work in a fast-paced environment. You\xe2\x80\x99ll collaborate with local business owners to determine their needs and goals, and recommend appropriate print and digital advertising solutions.

In this highly-visible role, you\xe2\x80\x99ll make a direct impact on our bottom line by driving dynamic revenue-growth opportunities across all our platforms, selling all of our newspaper solutions. The ideal candidate should be highly-motivated with a proven track record of sales success, particularly with new revenue-generating initiatives.

You will be calling on local small to medium size businesses in a local market with the goal of making sure every local decision maker is aware of the variety of sales/marketing solutions that are available through Lee Enterprises. Phonebook sales experience (print/digital) is a plus.

Required Skills

• A creative thinker who is able to develop strategic ideas that encompass appropriate recommendations utilizing all newspaper advertising solutions
• Must have displayed a great deal of success as a member of a sales team, and display the ability to consistently achieve sales quotas
• Must possess outstanding presentation skills and be experienced in presenting solutions to decision makers
• Background in digital advertising solutions including Google key words, SEM, digital targeting a plus
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to think and act independently in order to meet deadlines
• Possesses computer skills including Excel and PowerPoint (and other Microsoft Office software products), math skills and the ability to explain digital products at a generic level.
• Experience with Salesforce.com or other CRM products a plus
• Must have a valid driver\xe2\x80\x99s license and maintain and drive a reliable vehicle, and carry auto insurance.
• High School Diploma required, College Degree preferred

EOE M/F/V/D

Why Join Us?

Lee Enterprises offers competitive wages in a dynamic, interesting work environment with career growth opportunities. We offer an extensive benefit program that can be personalized to your needs. Our benefit program includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, company provided life insurance and supplemental life insurance. In addition, we offer a 401K retirement plan with company match. We also offer generous paid time off to allow the flexibility to balance personal life and work. This includes paid parental leave for new parents.

Lee Enterprises is a major subscription and advertising platform and a leading provider of local news and information, with daily newspapers, rapidly growing digital products and nearly 350 weekly and specialty publications serving 75 markets in 26 states. Year to date, Lee\'s newspapers have an average daily circulation of 1.0 million, and our legacy websites, including acquisitions, reach more than 34 million digital unique visitors.

Lee Enterprises is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting and retaining a workforce whose diversity reflects the communities we serve. Lee embraces change, and we recognize that we must create and maintain a culture of fervent inclusion. For more information about Lee, check us out at .

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role but do not meet 100% of the qualifications above, we encourage you to apply.

Why Join Us?

Lee Enterprises offers competitive wages in a dynamic, interesting work environment with career growth opportunities. We offer an extensive benefit program that can be personalized to your needs. Our benefit program includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, company provided life insurance and supplemental life insurance. In addition, we offer a 401K retirement plan with company match. We also offer generous paid time off to allow the flexibility to balance personal life and work. This includes paid parental leave for new parents.

Lee Enterprises is a major subscription and advertising platform and a leading provider of local news and information, with daily newspapers, rapidly growing digital products and nearly 350 weekly and specialty publications serving 75 markets in 26 states. Year to date, Lee\'s newspapers have an average daily circulation of 1.0 million, and our legacy websites, including acquisitions, reach more than 34 million digital unique visitors.

Lee Enterprises is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting and retaining a workforce whose diversity reflects the communities we serve. Lee embraces change, and we recognize that we must create and maintain a culture of fervent inclusion. For more information about Lee, check us out at .

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If

you are excited about this role but do not meet 100% of the qualifications above, we encourage you to apply.

Other details

• Job Family Multiple Dept
• Pay Type Salary
• Required Education Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree

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