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Local Ad Sales Account Executive

Location: 

Hawthorne, NY, US, 10532

Brand:  Optimum Media
Requisition #:  10323

Introducing Optimum Media. Driven by the power of Optimum, Optimum Media is our innovative multiscreen advertising sales and media consultancy business servicing small to medium business as well as national, political, media & entertainment and agency clients across the United States.

 

Our team is comprised of Sales Executives, Software Engineers, Data Analysts, Ad Operations, Marketing Professionals, Product Managers and more.

 

If you are tech-savvy, data-driven, client focused, and solutions oriented this brand is for you!

Job Summary

Are you hard working, energetic, outgoing, willing to learn, and self-motivated to perform and achieve with integrity? Are you looking for a new challenge with uncapped earning potential selling local targeted advertising across the biggest and best traditional and streaming media properties that drive results for local clients? Does selling Top cable TV networks (News 12, ESPN, FS1, NFL Network, FOX News, FOX Business, CNN, CNBC, TBS, TNT, A&E, USA, Lifetime, Discovery, etc) and top Streaming platforms (Amazon Prime, Netflix, YouTube, and YouTube TV, etc) have you thinking that your talent and drive along with these great assets will allow you to be a great marketing / business consultant to local SMB’s? Then we want to talk to you! 

Responsibilities

Using a consultative approach, you'll meet with local businesses key decision makers and local advertising agencies, determine their needs and develop advertising solutions using our ever-evolving and growing suite of cross media solutions to fulfill those needs. You'll manage all aspects of your clients' accounts - from proposal to production to campaign activation. You must be highly motivated, coachable; customer focused and be an independent thinker with strong problem-solving skills.

 

We offer:

  • The opportunity to sell the very best portfolio of local marketing solutions / properties of any media company in the market across the Cable TV, Streaming, Mobile, and DOOH platforms.
  • Generous base + commission.
  • Multiple bonus opportunities available which could increase earning potential, both quarterly and annually.
  • Generous T&E reimbursement for most of out of pocket business related expenses including phone and mileage.
  • Full-time in work office location not required. Partial work for home/in - office balance.
  • First in class sales support team to assist with AE's with all back office operations.
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including medical + PTO.

Qualifications

  • College degree preferred
  • 2+ years of successful media sales or equivalent experience
  • Demonstrated ability to build and maintain a strong sales funnel / pipeline
  • Proven track record of closing sales
  • Strong new business prospecting and cold calling skills 
  • Strong presentation skills
  • Intermediate computer proficiency, particularly in PowerPoint, Outlook, Word and Excel
  • Achieving and consistently exceeding monthly sales goals
  • Time and process management skills with the ability to work independently
  • Valid driver's license, satisfactory driving record within Company required standards, and auto insurance

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds regardless of gender, race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

 

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Applicants for employment with The Company will never be asked to provide money (even if reimbursable) as part of the job application or hiring process. Please review our Fraud FAQ for further details.

 

Pay is competitive and based on a number of job-related factors, including skills and experience. The starting pay rate/range at time of hire for this position in the posted location is $40,000/year. The rate/range provided herein is the anticipated pay at the time of hire, and does not reflect future job opportunity.

 

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.  Please note that at this time, we do not provide visa sponsorship for employment.


Nearest Major Market: White Plains
Nearest Secondary Market: New York City

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