Tribune Company is currently seeking an Account Executive who will be responsible for generating new advertising revenues for the Chicago market, focused on leading cross-media efforts for all of Tribune's media outlets in Chicago. Responsibilities include building and maintaining relationships with external clients and internal departments to meet and exceed revenue goals, cultivating positive working relationships with clients and agencies, aligning clients' sales strategies with strategic marketing positions, and successfully partnering with clients to meet their sales and marketing objectives. This position will also be responsible for developing new business opportunities with existing and new accounts.
Team selling in conjunction with the local sales teams and other national offices is required.
We are seeking candidates with major account experience and familiarity with newspaper, television, radio, internet, cable and direct mail. Ideal candidates will be self-starters with excellent project management, communication and presentation skills. Microsoft Powerpoint and Excel experience a plus. Position typically requires 4-7 years of sales experience with at least 3 years in advertising sales. Candidates should also have excellent knowledge of sales territory management and the ability to budget efficiently for the best use of time and expense dollars.