The Advertising Account Executive is responsible to function as a consultant for Our Sunday Visitor, The Priest, The Deacon, OSV on-line and new products; selling advertising in the publications listed above. Some travel may be required to serve as a representative at trade shows and visit clients through-out the nation.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Nurture a solid relationship with each of your clients, representing Our Sunday Visitor 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 Our Sunday Visitor 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 Ad system database for client base
- Understand the marketplace and competition in order to better advise client base
- Attend assigned meeting and business trade shows
- Maintain a sound knowledge of Our Sunday Visitor products to better advise clients
- Meet deadlines and recognize the importance of collaboration and respect when working with others at Our Sunday Visitor.
- Keep Advertising Sales & Trade Show Manager informed on all aspects of activities
- Encourage a positive work environment and experience for clients and co-workers
- 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 & Trade Show Manager
Required Skills
- 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 co-workers
- 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 & Trade Show Manager as needed
- Ability to adapt to change
- Ability and willingness to continually learn
Required Experience
- Due to 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
- High School diploma or equivalent is required. Associates degree preferred