Advertising Account Executive Job at Our Sunday Visitor in Huntington

We are seeking a motivated and results-driven Advertising Sales Account Executive to join our team. In this role, you will be the primary liaison between OSV advertising clients and the OSV creative and production team, ensuring that client needs are met with exceptional service and innovative advertising solutions. You will manage client accounts, develop strategic advertising proposals, and coordinate campaign execution, all while building and maintaining strong relationships. This position may be performed remotely, from a home office or onsite in Huntington, IN. Some travel may be required to serve as a representative at trade shows, visit clients nationwide and to the main OSV office in Huntington, IN.

Essential Job Functions:

• Nurture a solid relationship with each of your clients, representing OSV as a professional advertising consultant that sets the standard for the industry
• Achieve annual individual advertising revenue targets through solicitation and placement of advertising in OSV and affiliate products on-line and in print
• Maximize growth of individual advertising revenue from prospecting and up selling, creating effective proposals, and working within set guidelines
• Establish and maintain accurate data entry in the CRM database for client interactions
• Understand the marketplace and competition in order to better advise client base
• Attend assigned meetings.
• Maintain a sound knowledge of OSV and affiliate products to better advise clients
• Meet deadlines and recognize the importance of collaboration and respect when working with others at OSV.
• Keep Advertising Sales Manager informed on all aspects of activities
• Encourage a positive work environment and experience for clients and coworkers
• Takes initiative and responsibility for decisions as an individual and as an employee of OSV
• Utilize material, equipment and time in a safe, beneficial and cost-effective manner; organize workload to complete responsibilities in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Performs other duties and activities related to the work and responsibilities of this position and as assigned by the Advertising Sales Manager.

Requirements:

Experience:

• Because of the type of business OSV is and the subscribers OSV works with, knowledge of Catholic teachings and doctrine is helpful but not required.
• Minimum of one year in sales with some knowledge of advertising would be beneficial, but not a requirement.
• 2-3 years of work experience in office, sales, or customer service required.
• Knowledge of printing is a plus but not required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Ability to effectively use and research on the internet required.
• Demonstrated familiarity with using standard business computer application(s) and/or ability to learn current and new applications required.
• Ability to effectively use office equipment required.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required
• Associate's degree preferred

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to assist in marketing decisions and ad placement, and able to consult client as needed
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to build a professional, personal relationship with client and coworkers
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to hold confidentiality of information found in departmental databases, accounting, pricing structure, etc.
• Ability to work within scheduled deadlines
• Ability to resolve problems and involve Advertising Sales Manager as needed
• Ability to adapt to change
• Ability and willingness to continually learn

Working Environment:

• Depending on the candidate, hybrid and fully remote work is a possibility

Supervisory Responsibilities:

No supervisory responsibilities are required for this position.