Now Hiring - Community Journals - Sales Account Executive in Greenville, SC

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Media Sales Executive

At Community Journals, the creative force behind Greenville Journal, Upstate Business Journal, TOWN, and atHome magazines, we’re on a mission to tell inspiring stories and strengthen our connection with the vibrant Greenville community. As a locally owned company, we’re passionate about informing, connecting, and inspiring the people of Greenville, SC. We’re excited to grow our team, and we want you to be part of it.

About the Role: As a Media Sales Executive, you’ll be at the forefront of helping local businesses unlock their growth potential through captivating advertising solutions. Your toolkit will include a dynamic mix of digital platforms, SEO/SEM strategies, digital display, email targeting, and print advertising in our beloved publications.

What You’ll Do:

• Forge Connections: Proactively prospect and nurture new business relationships within the local community through networking, cold calling, and referrals.
• Craft Winning Proposals: Create and present innovative advertising and marketing proposals that resonate with existing and potential clients.
• Drive Results: Manage your sales funnel using our CRM software, striving to exceed key performance indicators and sales goals.
• Collaborate Creatively: Contribute to advertising solutions by engaging with clients to understand their needs and aspirations.
• Track Progress: Monitor your sales progress year-over-year, always aiming to surpass your previous achievements.
• Engage & Network: Participate in weekly sales meetings, training sessions, and community events, even outside of regular business hours.
• Stay Organized: Prioritize your workload to meet internal deadlines and ensure a smooth approval process.

Who You Are:

• A bachelor’s degree in sales, marketing, or a related field is preferred.
• Ideally you have at least two years of proven sales success under your belt.
• Experience in strategic account management and digital execution? That’s a plus!
• You excel at building relationships and have a results-driven mindset.
• Your communication skills shine, and you have the confidence to engage with decision-makers.
• You’re highly organized and can juggle multiple priorities with ease.
• Prior experience with a sales CRM such as Newspaper Manager, SalesForce, Workday or others is a plus.

What We Offer:

• A competitive base salary of $50,000+, plus commission.
• Comprehensive health care benefits, including medical and dental (the company pays 60% of the employees’ portion) and short/long-term disability.
• 401K with a 100% match of the first 3% and 50% of the next 2% you contribute each paycheck.
• Generous vacation and sick time off to recharge and refresh. We even close during Christmas and New Year’s each year resulting in additional time off with pay.
• A personal day off each year to use whenever you’d like.
• A 37.5-hour work week. Hello Friday afternoons off.
• A mileage/ gas stipend to help offset fuel costs.
• Company-sponsored social events to foster team spirit.

This is an in-office position, and we’re looking for local talent based in Greenville, SC. Please note that no relocation assistance will be provided.

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and help local businesses thrive, we want to hear from you! Email your resume to talent@communityjournals.com along with an engaging cover letter letting us know why you would be a great addition to our talented team and join us in shaping the future of Greenville.