Junior Account Executive

Informa TechTarget

Junior Account Executive

Washington, DC
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    Are you ready to dive into the exciting world of B2B sales and content marketing? Industry Dive, an Informa TechTarget Business, is looking for a Junior Account Executive to join their growing team.

    Who We Are

    Industry Dive , an Informa TechTarget Business, helps business leaders stay ahead of the curve by producing the business world’s most respected journalism. From new business models and strategies to regulatory impacts and technological breakthroughs, industry executives trust our 36+ publications to dive deep into the issues that matter most in their markets.

    As a Junior Account Executive , you will play a vital role in the growth of our company. You will be responsible for the full sales cycle, from initial outreach to final close, and will be the first point of contact for potential clients. This means you will be the one to identify and nurture leads, build relationships, and ultimately close deals.

    Playing a key role in supporting retention and renewals. This means that you will be responsible for ensuring that our current clients are happy and satisfied with our content marketing services.

    What you will learn:

    • Excellent professional communication skills and the ability to build trust and establish valuable relationships with clients.
    • Mastering the art of negotiation and discounting best practices, you'll be able to close deals that others only dream of.
    • Running a sale from beginning to close, you'll be the driving force behind our sales efforts, taking charge of the process from lead generation to contract signing.
    • Navigating complex marketing organizations, you'll be able to identify and capitalize on opportunities that others miss.
    • Keeping your finger on the pulse of the world of digital, B2B, and content marketing, you'll be able to stay ahead of the curve, ensuring our sales strategy is always on point.
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    • What you can bring to the table:

    • Sales Savvy: You've got at least a year under your belt in sales and/or business development. Whether through internships, part-time gigs, or volunteering, you know how to build and nurture relationships

    • Communication Ace:

      • Your writing sparkles
      • Your speaking skills shine
      • You're an active listener who truly hears what others say
    • Multitasking Maven: In our fast-paced world, you can juggle tasks like a pro while keeping everything in order.

    • Phone Fearless: Picking up the phone? No problem! You're comfortable reaching out to decision-makers and making your pitch.

    • A keen sense of self-motivation and resolve to find success

    • The ability to develop strong relationships

    • A craving to learn and explore new ideas, skills, knowledge, and experiences

    • A fascination with marketing and consumer behavior

    • A desire to learn about sales and the process of persuading potential customers to purchase a product or service

    • Compensation:

    • Salary: $45,000 to $50,000, OTE $75,000 - $80,000 +

    • Hybrid working from our office in Downtown Washington DC

    • Job posting closes on May 26th, 2025

    Additional Information

    TechTarget, Inc., doing business as Informa TechTarget, including its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. Informa TechTarget complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable federal, state or local law.

    Our benefits include:

    • **Freedom & flexibility: **colleagues rate us highly for the flexibility and trust they receive, and we support a range of working patterns
    • Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active colleague groups and networks promoting a positive, supportive, and collaborative work environment
    • Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available too
    • Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When it’s time for the next step, we encourage and support internal job moves
    • Time out: 15 days PTO rising to 20 after three years and 25 after six years, plus 10 national holidays, a birthday leave day and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year
    • Competitive benefits, including a 401k match, health, vision and dental insurance, parental leave and an ESPP offering company shares at a minimum 15% discount
    • Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, free access to a wellness app and more
    • Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programs
    • As an international company, the chance to collaborate with teams around the world