To excel as an Account Executive in Travel & Tourism, you should bring:A track record of success in consultative, solution-oriented sales, and a strong entrepreneurial spiritMinimum of two years sales experienceExperience selling digital media advertising is strongly preferred; at a minimum, you will need enthusiasm for digital advertising and the ability to learn quicklyAs you grow your business, account management will be essential to the roleTravel industry experience is a plus, but you should at least have a general understanding of what motivates people to travelComprehensive knowledge of needs-based sellingProven success at increasing sales in a competitive marketplaceCRM sales management software experience with a leading platform, preferably salesforce.comProficiency in MS Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and OutlookA bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experienceThis job requires reliable transportation to meet with clientsJust as important as your experience and skills will be the following characteristics and competencies:Strong self-motivation and the ability to achieve goals independentlyExceptional relationship-building skillsExcellent written and verbal communication and presentation abilities, including active listening skillsA strong team-player approachSolid organizational skills, including the ability to multi-task, handle pressure and work under deadlinesYour territory will be CA and OR. For more information about Advance Local, please visit www.advancelocal.com .Advance Local Media includes MLive Media Group, Advance Ohio, Alabama Media Group, NJ Advance Media, Advance Media NY, MassLive Media, Oregonian Media Group, Staten Island Media Group, PA Media Group, ZeroSum, Headline Group, Adpearance, Advance Aviation, Advance Healthcare, Advance Education, Advance National Solutions, Advance Originals, Advance Recruitment, Advance Travel & Tourism, BookingsCloud, Catalyst IQ, Cloud Theory, Fox Dealer, Hoot Interactive, Search Optics, Subtext.