Now Hiring - U.S. News & World Report, L.P. - Senior Account Executive, Education in New York, NY

U.S. News & World Report is a multifaceted digital media company dedicated to helping citizens, consumers, business leaders and policy officials make important decisions in their lives. We publish independent reporting, rankings, data journalism and advice that has earned the trust of our readers and users for nearly 90 years. Our platforms on usnews.com include Education, Health, Money, Travel, Cars, News and 360 Reviews.

We reach more than 40 million people monthly during moments when they are most in need of expert advice and motivated to act on that advice directly on our platforms. Our signature franchises include our “Best” series of consumer guides on colleges, graduate schools, hospitals, diets, cars, financial services and more. These guides provide an easy-to-digest list for consumers to better understand and compare when making their decisions. We continue to publish annual guides of the authoritative Best Colleges and Best Hospitals rankings on our website and in print. And our U.S. News Live flagship conferences highlight important national conversations including Healthcare of Tomorrow and Healthiest Communities. U.S. News & World Report is looking to hire a highly motivated Senior Account Executive. We strive to maintain a welcoming workplace where everyone is given an opportunity to succeed and contribute to their fullest. Learn more about our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiative.

Your role in helping us shape the future:

U.S. News & World Report is looking to hire a highly motivated Senior Account Executive in Education Advertising Sales. The ideal candidate for this position will have at least 3 years of experience as an integrated digital marketing sales professional working with key decision makers within higher education institutions. The position is hybrid, and East Coast based is preferred. U.S. News has offices in NY and DC.

Are you up to the challenge?

• Prospect and build a high volume of new business within an assigned territory of education institutions, close business successfully and negotiate to expand services for existing partners.

• Build relationships by using a consultative approach, meeting with leaders to discuss their strategic challenges and opportunities, presenting effective, best practice solutions.

• Gain a strong understanding of the U.S. News brand, audience and offerings.

• Conduct live presentations, articulate the U.S. News Education value proposition.

• Meet quarterly and annual revenue goals through tracking and management of a sales pipeline.

• Work with strategy, marketing and product team members to create solid internal relationships, execute integrated solutions and share insights and client feedback to further inform the product roadmap.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of competitors.