Account Executive

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The Meadville Tribune, the leader in delivering news and information throughout our area, has an opening for an Account Executive in our advertising department. We deliver an engaged audience using a variety of products over multiple platforms.

In this role, you will:

- Learn the benefits of our vast line of print and digital products, and how to effectively implement them in working with local businesses and organizations.

- Develop and sell multi-media advertising plans for clients and potential clients.

- Build solid relationships with current advertisers as well as potential advertisers in person, over the phone and via email.

- Work toward meeting and exceeding goals by pushing yourself and being persistent.

- Offer creative input for advertisements and campaigns based on clients' needs and goals.

- Submit thought out ad layouts to the graphics team and get them approved in a timely manner.

- Listen to and observe each customer’s needs and develop a solid solution for them to increase awareness of their business/products/services.

- Learn to prospect and seek out new businesses in helping them advance their branding in the homes and devices of our readership.

- Work with a tight-knit team that will help you along the way.

Required skills:

- Attention to detail

- Excellent customer service skills

- Good listener

- Strong verbal and written communication skills

- Creativity and ability to think outside of the box

- Ability to effectively tackle multiple projects, tasks and responsibilities simultaneously in a deadline driven environment

- Willingness to learn new things

- Self-motivated with a strong work ethic

- Must be proficient with Word, Excel, Google, and email

- Knowledge of Google Ads a plus

Hourly Rate + Commission

Paid vacation and benefits available following a waiting period. Monday – Friday, 8 am -5 pm schedule. We offer 7 paid holidays. Applicants must have reliable transportation and a valid PA driver’s license to be considered.

EOE

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