Account Executive Growth

United States ● Virtual Req #39007
Thursday, October 19, 2023
Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) is a subscription-led and digitally-focused media and marketing solutions company committed to empowering communities to thrive. With an unmatched reach at the national and local level, Gannett touches the lives of millions with our Pulitzer Prize-winning content, consumer experiences and benefits, and advertiser products and services.
Our current portfolio of media assets includes The USA TODAY NETWORK, which includes USA TODAY, and local media organizations in 43 states in the United States, and Newsquest, a wholly-owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom. We also own digital marketing services companies under the brand LocaliQ, which provide a cloud-based platform of products to enable small and medium-sized businesses to accomplish their marketing goals. In addition, our portfolio includes one of the largest media-owned events businesses in the U.S., USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures.
 
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The USA TODAY NETWORK, part of Gannett, is a Pulitzer Prize winning publisher of news & information that informs, entertains, and connects millions of daily readers with the stories they need and love. The USA TODAY NETWORK includes 200+ local publishing brands including the Detroit Free Press, Arizona Republic, and Austin American-Statesman, plus the national view of the iconic USA TODAY. Join our growing National Sales team and help support the trusted journalism that approximately 150M+ readers rely on each month.

We’re looking for great people who are passionate about redefining premium publishing through innovation, creative thinking and embracing fun. USA Today Network National Sales team is seeking a highly motivated dynamic digital junior seller to be an exceptional addition to our team.

What You’ll Do

  • Drive digital advertising sales, while meeting and exceeding all sales goals
  • Focus on identified client direct and named agencies driving performance media solutions
  • Work as a partner to help clients reach their goals and initiatives
  • Manage, renew and up-sell existing clients, ensure client’s KPIs are achieved
  • Partner with Client Solutions & Account Management to prepare proposals and ensure that client's KPIs/needs are met
  • Stay current on online advertising trends and innovations
  • Participate and represent USATN at local industry events

Practical stuff we anticipate you having:

  • Relevant and transferable industry experience, e.g., professional services, financial services, retail, healthcare, and media
  • Digital sales experience up to 1 year
  • Able to communicate at an executive level
  • Have upsold or sold digital campaigns
  • Salesforce usage is required
  • Thorough understanding of where to locate client-based information/research
  • Effective organization, time management and writing and presentation skills.
  • The confidence and willingness to make cold calls and book meetings.
  • A results-oriented team player
  • Strong business acumen

 What we're looking for:

  • You are coachable, seek feedback, and are looking to grow and develop
  • You live by honesty, integrity and work collaboratively
  • Confidence to build trusting relationships at all levels
  • BS/BA degree
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The annualized base salary for this role will range between $59,400 and $140,300.  Base compensation is reflective of many factors, including, but not limited to, the market in which one lives/works, individual education level, skills, certifications and experience.  Note: variable compensation is not reflected in these figures and based on the role, may be applicable.

 

Gannett Co., Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. As such, we will consider all qualified applicants for employment and do not discriminate in connection with employment decisions on the basis of an applicant or employee’s race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, personal appearance (including height and weight), sexual orientation, family responsibilities, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), education, genetic characteristics or information, political affiliation, military or veteran status or other classifications protected by applicable federal, state and local laws in the jurisdictions where Gannett employs employees. In addition, Gannett Co., Inc. will provide applicants who require a reasonable accommodation, as a result of an applicant’s disability or religion, to complete this employment application and/or any other process in connection with an individuals’ application for employment with Gannett Co., Inc. Applicants who require such accommodation should contact Gannett Co., Inc.’s Recruitment Department at Recruit@gannett.com.

Other details

  • Job Family Sales
  • Job Function Outside Sales
  • Pay Type Salary
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