Account Executive, Midwest Territory

Location

Illinois

Posted

36 days ago

Salary

$50K - $150K / year

Seniority

Junior

High School1 yr expEnglish

Job Description

Account Executive, Midwest Territory

RR Donnelley

• Drive significant revenue through consistent sales activity and effective phone/web sales presentations to existing clients or prospects. • Identify and close new business opportunities by uncovering needs and positioning relevant solutions to meet client objectives through customized advertising programs. • Retain and grow accounts by utilizing a “challenger sales” approach and providing sound marketing recommendations in all aspects of the client's advertising program. • Actively engage with internal partners to learn assigned accounts and necessary policies/processes to sell and deploy proposed advertising programs. • Complete all administrative responsibilities accurately and on time.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent is required
  • 1 year of sales experience is required
  • 1 year of direct selling & prospecting experience required
  • Experience in B2B sales and or advertising sales
  • Prefer inside sales experience in high paced inbound / outbound contact center
  • Sound and seasoned knowledge of selling techniques
  • Strong phone communication and presentation skills
  • Client solution selling skills; ability to focus on value versus products
  • Ability to professionally handle client facing meeting to achieve objectives
  • Strategic account planning
  • Agile and self-motivated, ability to think out of the box
  • Demonstrated skills of working successfully within team environment.
  • Well-developed PC and technical skills
  • Outstanding organizational and time management skills
  • Sales CRM system experience preferred
  • Challenger Sales experience is a plus.

Benefits

  • medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • paid time off
  • disability insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • life insurance
  • other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages
  • parental leave
  • adoption assistance
  • tuition assistance
  • employer/partner discounts

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