Now Hiring - Sr Creative Account Executive in Traverse City, MI

At 910 Media Group you will find a thriving, robust and exciting company with world class facilities and location in beautiful Northern Michigan. We offer competitive pay, first class benefits and opportunities to learn and grow alongside accomplished leaders in multiple industries.

The Company: 910 Media Group’s roots began on air in 1954 and we have been growing and evolving ever since! We are proud to be the news and content leader in Northern Michigan! Today, we are home to news, weather, and entertainment content, 9&10 News (CBS), Local 32 (Fox), and CW 32 as well as ME TV, Lake Effect Digital (digital agency), MyNorth Media (Traverse Magazine) and an array of digital assets.

The Position: 910 Media Group is searching for a Creative Account Executive that will be able to cultivate and grow client relationships, focus on acquiring new customers and be accountable for exceeding monthly and quarterly quotas. You will collaborate with our sales, creative and production teams to effectively meet customer needs. You are a proven performer with a history of quota over-achievement experience and possess an expert- level understanding of using visuals to tell stories to engender an emotional connection and excitement.

This role requires a high degree of creativity and initiative. Requires self-directed management of daily work priorities and execution strategies aligned with the larger creative/production team. The ideal candidate is a persuasive storyteller, exemplifies creative vision with the ability to see the big picture across the entire organization.

The Culture

• Innovative: Our industry changes every day. Fresh ideas are welcomed and encouraged!
• Motivating & Engaging: Regardless of position or job title, you will find our team members are proud of their contributions, individual and team accomplishments, and they love to celebrate them!
• Collaborative: No one person or department is able to do it all. We rely on our strengths and weaknesses to complement one another to create an unbeatable team.
• Inclusive: We know to get all kinds of ideas, we need all kinds of people!

Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end sales cycle, from prospecting, to proposal generation and through closure
• Develop concepts and ideas that build excitement along with generating a strong ROI.
• Building relationships within all levels of an organization and proactively managing opportunities and communications with prospects, clients and internal stakeholders.
• Participate in conferences/meetings/networking events to improve job knowledge and increase contact network.
• Continuously improve operations, decrease downtime, streamline work processes and works cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless service.

Requirements:

• Exhibit a genuine desire, passion and understanding of the creative process.
• Strong understanding of digital media, including all types of content as well as the content distribution landscape and the advantages of different distribution strategies and platforms.
• Proactive and action-oriented; sales hunter mentality and the ability to multi-task; follow up is critical, as is attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy

In addition, we hope you’ll appreciate:

• The ability to determine your compensation with a base + commission structure.
• Great and inspiring company culture. Entrepreneurship mentality.
• Rest and relaxation. 3 weeks paid time off. 9 paid holidays. Unlimited sick time.
• Comprehensive benefits including a 100% employer paid, employee only option.
• Prepare for the future. 401(k) with a company match to provide a better future in your retirement years.
• Development opportunities. We are growing which in turn provides opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.

The Location: 910 Media Group is based in beautiful Northern Michigan. This position will be based out of our Traverse City office. This is a great place to live, work and play! With rich forests, trails for miles, sand dunes, and an abundance of shoreline, it’s easy to see why we love it so much! Northern Michigan truly offers something for everyone with our beautiful four seasons and opportunity for year round outdoor adventures!

910 Media Group is an EEO Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Travel reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Work from home

Experience level:

• 3 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Commission pay

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Traverse City, MI 49684