Digital Lead Sales Account Executive

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As a part of the Majors/National team, the Digital Lead serves as a consultative expert, presenting Star Tribune?s online advertising, marketing and digital capabilities.

- This individual will be responsible for sales activity that includes prospecting new business and enhancing marketing solutions for existing clients. - This includes building and presenting digital products, packages and pricing structures that address client objectives and budgets. - Digital Leads are our subject matter experts, continually keeping the team informed of industry trends and identifying new product opportunities.

- Must have a minimum of 3 years sales experience in media sales, with an emphasis in online advertising channels - Ability to establish product value and close a sale in a timely manner - Must have ability to form strong and effective relationships with marketers and have a proven track record of increasing portfolio revenue - Must be able to work cross-functionally and thrive in a team setting - Strong interpersonal, negotiation, communications and presentation skills - Must be able to effectively manage multiple demands and keep current to rapidly changing information - Previous project management experience and knowledge of databases used in online marketing campaigns strongly preferred. - Analytical skills are important in managing and optimizing active banner, mobile, video, iPad, search engine and email campaigns of customers.