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Inside Sales Account Executive

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Location: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA Posted: Sep 30, 2022

Job Description

Who We Are Looking For :

We are looking for a versatile Account Executive with a passion for digital sales to join our growing Inside Sales team. The ideal candidate must have a strong understanding of the digital landscape and the ability to identify revenue opportunities, build and maintain an active sales pipeline and close business at volume. Main areas of focus will center around prospecting new opportunities, executing effective campaigns and managing client relations for the development of long-term partnerships.

What You'll Do:

  • Coordinate internally with cross-functional teams, including but not limited to Content, Ad Operations, Audience Development, Integrated Marketing, Affiliate, and Data to meet and execute on campaign objectives.
  • Sell content and media campaigns across Digital Trends Media Group’s suite of properties and capabilities.
  • Respond to inbound opportunities and engage in proactive outreach.
  • Develop client relationships through continued communication and strategic optimization.
  • Build a book of accounts for long-term and repeat business.
  • Aim to deliver and exceed on all quarterly budget goals.
  • Be an active participant in strategic planning and brainstorming.
  • Manage timelines and delivery of sponsorship campaigns.
  • Assist in IO and media plan creation.
  • Pull research and analyze data to guide sound business decisions.

You Have:

  • Strong understanding of the digital media landscape
  • 1-3 years digital experience in sales or account management
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong negotiator
  • Organized with impeccable attention to detail
  • Ability to manage multiple projects, stay organized, and remain calm under pressure
  • Experience with CRM platforms such as Salesforce
  • Ability to work independently, accept direction and execute with precision
  • Thrive in a fast-paced environment

What’s In It For You:

  • Great compensation (base salary, plus bonus) and exceptional benefits package including: medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter transit and parking benefits, paid parental leave, sabbatical leave after 5 years of service, flexible paid time off, life insurance, company paid short-term and long-term disability.
  • Be a part of the solution, see our commitments here: Seven Point Plan to Meaningfully Address Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

About Us

Digital Trends Media Group (DTMG) is the world’s largest independent innovation media company. 200 million people each month engage with our network of tech and lifestyle media brands, influencing culture and igniting conversation around the ever-evolving worlds of innovation. DTMG’s core demographic is the HENRY (High Earners Not Rich Yet) millennial, whose sphere of influence spans generations. Through in-depth reporting, product reviews, and commentary that entertains as much as it informs, we speak to the audiences that matter most, about the innovation that deeply affect their lives.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

About Digital Trends

Digital Trends is an online publisher focused on the lifestyle aspect of consumer electronics and autos.

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