An Account Executive (AE) is an integral part of our dynamic sales team at Orange Barrel Media + IKE Smart City, serving as the primary liaison between our company and our esteemed advertising partners. As an ambassador of our innovative out-of-home advertising solutions, this role offers a stimulating and prosperous path within the advertising sector. The Account Executive is pivotal in forging robust relationships with clients, crafting strategic advertising proposals, and closing deals that propel the growth of our portfolio. By blending sales acumen with a deep understanding of client needs, you will actively manage and expand accounts, working closely with a team dedicated to redefining the urban landscape with captivating advertising campaigns.
What you'll do
Conduct research and prospect new clients while proposing targeted marketing leads based on need
Build and maintain relationships with clients and prospects
Independently manage time, travel and resources to maximize the number of sales calls
Targets industries for annual, seasonal, and/or short-term advertising buys
Prepare and present customized proposals and agreements to prospective and existing customers
Collaborate with internal creative department and clients to assist in development of effective advertising campaigns
Negotiates and executes contracts optimizing a win-win result
Manages, maintains, and grows current client base
Maintains excellent external and internal relationships
Review space availability for clients as requested and follow up with proposals/grids of details.
Search out business leads and trending products
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or related field
Previous experience in OOH, Digital, or Broadcast media is a plus
Must have a proven record of exceeding sales quotas
Strong communicator with superior written and verbal skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to listen and translate client needs into a viable media plan.
Analytical thinker with the ability to quickly assess unfamiliar or unexpected situations and offer creative solutions.
Ability to work in fast-paced and demanding environments.
Strong organizational skills.
Advanced in Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Numbers & Facts
Location
Columbus, Ohio
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Skills
Advertisingunmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Broadcastingunmatched
Campaignsunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Contract Negotiationunmatched
Customer Relationsunmatched
Develop and Maintain Customersunmatched
Exceeded Sales Goalunmatched
Internet Key Exchange (IKE)unmatched
Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
Marketing Communicationsunmatched
Media Buying and Planningunmatched
Microsoft Excelunmatched
Microsoft PowerPointunmatched
Microsoft Wordunmatched
Needs Assessmentunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Proposal Writingunmatched
Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relationsunmatched
Research Skillsunmatched
Salesunmatched
Sales Closing Skillsunmatched
Sales Managementunmatched
Sales Prospectingunmatched
Smart Citiesunmatched
Target Marketingunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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