Job Description

Providence Business News is the region’s award-winning, trusted source of business news. We reach an audience of high-level business leaders and decision makers through print and digital platforms and monthly events.

We are looking for an experienced, result-driven, client-focused account executive to join our well-established team of professionals; specifically, someone who loves sales and building relationships, has a proven track record of exceeding goals, account management and new business development experience and who can build and maintain strategic partnerships. Media sales experience preferred.

In this role you will:

· Be responsible for an industry-segmented, exclusive list of established accounts

· Manage existing relationships, acting as a partner with your clients to identify new opportunities with across all platforms and offer solutions

· Generate new prospects; develop and close new clients within your business lines

· Ensure customer satisfaction by facilitating all aspects of the customer's account in cooperation with creative, operations, marketing and finance staff.

· Attend and network at all PBN events and other events in the business community

· Be part of a tenured staff, working as a team to achieve departmental goals

Do you have the following essential criteria?

· B2B sales experience; media sales a plus

· Understanding of print and digital marketing concepts and event sponsorships

· Ability to close new business and exceed sales targets

· Strong organizational / time management skills with experience managing multiple priorities

· Self-motivation and the initiative and drive to succeed

· Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment

· Proficient in Microsoft Office programs including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

· Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build and deliver effective presentations

· A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

We are committed to giving you: a professional, enjoyable and collaborative work environment; base salary along with residual, uncapped monthly commissions; performance-based monthly bonuses; ongoing sales and management support; employer subsidized medical, dental and vision coverage, vacation & holiday time off, 401K plan, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, mileage and expense reimbursement, and subsidized parking.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

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