The Digital Account Executive position serves as a consultative expert for online advertising, marketing and digital products and services on our Sales Team. The Digital Account Executive effectively facilitates sales activities by prospecting new business, developing client relationships, and identifying product opportunities. The Digital Account Executive continuously enhances marketing solutions for existing client accounts. The Digital Account Executive acts as a resource to the Sales Team on packages, products, pricing structures and industry trends as well as examining and keeping informed of current and new business generation efforts.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 2 years sales or digital media experience.
• Must have ability to form strong and effective relationships with marketers and proven track record of increased revenue.
• Knowledge of online consumer purchasing or experience with digital media is preferred.
• Ability to establish product value and close a sale in a timely manner.
• Previous project management experience and knowledge of databases used in digital marketing campaigns strongly preferred.
• Analytical skills are important in managing and optimizing active display, mobile, video, social, search and email campaigns of customers.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, communications and presentation skills.
• Must be able to effectively manage multiple demands and keep current to rapidly changing information.
• Must be proficient in Google Analytics, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Must be vaccinated against COVID-19 or granted an accommodation based on disability or sincerely held religious belief

Some top benefits include: a new downtown office with gym access to Capella Tower Health Club in the building and access to rooftop amenities in warm months; commuter benefits; competitive medical, dental and vision insurance; paid time off; 401(k) matching; tuition assistance; pet insurance and unlimited digital access to Star Tribune. In addition, Star Tribune has partnerships with many organizations that offer our employees a variety of discounts!

Star Tribune is committed to creating a more diverse and inclusive workplace, and encourages qualified applicants of all backgrounds to apply. Star Tribune is a Veteran Friendly employer.

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