Senior Account Executive
Sonoma Media Investments (SMI), an independent, privately-owned multimedia company based in Santa Rosa, is seeking a Senior Account Executive. Formed in 2012 by a consortium of local investors who recognize the value of quality local journalism, SMI is home to the most-read publications and websites in the affluent Sonoma Valley, north of San Francisco.
Each week, seven out of ten North Bay adults – more than 376,000 in total – engage with the many SMI publications and their corresponding websites, including: The Pulitzer Prize-winning Press Democrat (the flagship daily), The Sonoma Index-Tribune, Petaluma Argus-Courier, The North Bay Business Journal, Sonoma Magazine and La Prensa Sonoma (the region’s premier Spanish-language newspaper and website).
Essential job functions include, but are not limited to the following:
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Develop new business through effective research, prospecting, and consultative selling techniques.
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Formulate multimedia recommendations that connect solutions to advertiser’s needs.
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Provide excellent customer service & follow through to sustain long-term relationships.
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Achieve targeted revenue projections by demonstrating the value of our multimedia advertising products and selling them to small/medium sized local businesses.
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Collaborate with our talented artists in designing creative campaigns/ads that produce positive results for our customers.
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Excellent problem solving, communication and facilitation skills.
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1+ years marketing, customer service or sales experience required.
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Proficiency in digital marketing.
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Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience education preferred.
Sonoma Media Investment values the contribution of our employees and offers a competitive compensation plan. We also offer an array of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401K and Paid Time Off. Any job offer is conditional upon satisfactorily completing a pre-employment background investigation.
This position requires in-person meetings with clients in Sonoma County. Candidates should live in the area or be willing to relocate.
Sonoma Media Investments is an Equal Opportunity Employer
