Account Executive

If you are sharp, a fast learner, strategic, creative, organized, are looking to grow your consultative sales and marketing career, and you want to work for a vibrant company that makes its own rules, then we need to talk! We are seeking a motivated individual to fill a full-time position with us as an Account Executive. You will have the unique opportunity to work with both small local clients and larger regional clients. You will be responsible for conducting consult meetings and making appropriate recommendations to the client, creating and presenting proposals, building and maintaining relationships, project managing the execution of marketing campaigns among members of the team, and at times, performing some of the execution yourself.

We are looking for someone who is a problem-solver and self-starter who needs to be managed minimally. We will provide the training and mentorship you need and are looking for someone who desires to grow. At SPM we value a culture of learning and care in a flexible and supportive work environment.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Conduct consultative sales calls and meetings by phone, video, and in person
• Develop integrated recommendations and proposals to present to prospects and clients
• Create data-driven strategies using multiple data points (Google Analytics, sales trends, social media stats, online leads)
• Build and maintain client and community relationships
• Project manage the execution of marketing strategies within the team, which may, at times, include the execution of various aspects of the plan yourself
• Represent company at community events and within business groups, and participate and show support of client events and company sponsored events

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, digital marketing, public relations, communications, or a related field 
• 5+ years of experience in an agency or similar setting, such as being an account executive for a TV or radio station or working in an agency 
• Proficient at developing, managing, and implementing comprehensive media plans that include various tactics such as social media, broadcast, print, email marketing, digital marketing, graphic design, web design, and SEO 
• Understanding of when to utilize various marketing and communications strategies, how they are implemented, and how they are measured 
• Solid grasp of interactive media, including various pricing models, targeting technologies, and ad serving 
• Grasps various marketing and sales tactics and understands when to utilize them 
• Able to create a step-by-step organized marketing plan for recommendation to the client, and for the team to execute 
• Effective communicator with ability to articulate complex topics simply and succinctly 
• Detail- and results-oriented, embracing a salesperson mentality Ability to work individually with strong time-management abilities 
• Can collaborate effectively with other team members, including the Founder, Business Manager, Digital Marketing Strategist, Senior Media Buyer, Web Designer, and marketing assistants 
• Experience with developing and maintaining client and vendor relationships 
• Reliable transportation, which (at times) may require 40+ miles of travel to meet with clients

• Competitive base plus commission; compensation based on experience
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick/personal days
• Semiannual team retreats
• Flexible work environment and hours
• Phone and mileage reimbursement