Account Executive

Gannett McLean, VA Full-time Sales

Posted on April 15, 2024

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Req #41593

Monday, April 15, 2024

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Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) is a diversified media company with expansive reach at the national and local level dedicated to empowering and enriching communities. We seek to inspire, inform, and connect audiences as a scalable, growth focused media and digital marketing solutions company. We endeavor to deliver essential content, marketing solutions, and experiences for curated audiences, advertisers, consumers, and stakeholders by leveraging our diverse teams and suite of products to enrich the local communities and businesses we serve. Our current portfolio of trusted media brands includes the USA TODAY NETWORK, comprised of the national publication, USA TODAY, and local media organizations in the United States, and Newsquest, a wholly-owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom. Our digital marketing solutions brand, LocaliQ, uses innovation and software to enable small and medium-sized businesses to grow, and USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures, our events division, creates impactful consumer engagements, promotions, and races. Gannett open roles are featured on various external job boards. When applying to a position at Gannett, you should be completing an application on Gannett Careers via Dayforce. Job postings directing you to complete an application on other external sites may not be valid. To connect with us, visit www.gannett.com

Account Executive

Summary
USA Today Network National Sales team is seeking a highly motivated dynamic digital Account Executive to be an exceptional addition to our growing team. We’re looking for great people who are passionate about redefining premium publishing through innovation, creative thinking and embracing fun.

What You’ll Do

Drive digital advertising sales, while meeting and exceeding all sales goals
Work as a partner to help clients reach their goals and initiatives
Manage, renew and up-sell existing clients
Work with Client Solutions and Account Management to prepare proposals and respond to RFP's with a high degree of professionalism, quality and in a timely manner
Participate and represent USATN at local industry events
Work with partner teams to ensure that client's KPIs/needs are met
Stay current on online advertising trends and innovations

What You’ll Bring:

Minimum of 3-5 years of digital sales experience
Established relationships with advertising agencies and brands a plus
Highly skilled in negotiating and selling the intrinsic value of a premium offering to customers, not just the program or price
Prospecting and cold calling skills necessary
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, exciting environment while managing multiple priorities and maintaining an unwavering commitment to quality
Stellar written communication and presentation skills
A strong team player with the ability to lead by example
BS/BA degree

The annualized base salary for this role will range between $59,400 and $122,000. Base compensation is reflective of many factors, including, but not limited to, the market in which one lives/works, individual education level, skills, certifications and experience. Note: variable compensation is not reflected in these figures and based on the role, may be applicable.

Gannett Co., Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. As such, we will consider all qualified applicants for employment and do not discriminate in connection with employment decisions on the basis of an applicant or employee’s race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, personal appearance (including height and weight), sexual orientation, family responsibilities, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), education, genetic characteristics or information, political affiliation, military or veteran status or other classifications protected by applicable federal, state and local laws in the jurisdictions where Gannett employs employees. In addition, Gannett Co., Inc. will provide applicants who require a reasonable accommodation, as a result of an applicant’s disability or religion, to complete this employment application and/or any other process in connection with an individuals’ application for employment with Gannett Co., Inc. Applicants who require such accommodation should contact Gannett Co., Inc.’s Recruitment Department at Recruit@gannett.com.

Other details

Job Family Sales
Job Function Outside Sales
Pay Type Salary

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