Account Executive
Company: Gannett
Location: Fort Collins
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) is a subscription-led and
digitally focused media and marketing solutions company committed
to empowering communities to thrive. With an unmatched reach at the
national and local level, Gannett touches the lives of millions
with our Pulitzer-Prize winning content, consumer experiences and
benefits, and advertiser products and services.Our current
portfolio of media assets includes USA TODAY, local media
organizations in 46 states in the U.S., and Newsquest, a wholly
owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom with more than 120
local news media brands. Gannett also owns the digital marketing
services companies ReachLocal, Inc., UpCurve, Inc., and WordStream,
Inc., which are marketed under the LOCALiQ brand, and runs the
largest media-owned events business in the U.S., USA TODAY NETWORK
Ventures.To connect with us, visit www.Gannett.Com.LOCALiQ is the
marketing solution from the USA TODAY NETWORK providing businesses
the smarter way to reach local customers. As local marketing
becomes more complex, LOCALiQ empowers local businesses with unique
insights from 125 million consumers in our network of sites, apps
and experiences and learnings from millions of local leads
delivered each year. We couple that with end-to-end service from
our experts using local marketing best practices proven across the
country. LOCALiQ simplifies local marketing and provides our
clients the confidence of growing.Our core values: Community,
Progress through Passion, Action with Purpose and Belief in People.
If you share these values, come join our family!The Account
Executive role requires a highly personable, intelligent individual
with the ability tolead digitally focused sales efforts while
maintaining an energetic, strategic and entrepreneurial spirit.As a
USA TODAY NETWORK Account Executive, you'll partner with clients to
provide a broad set of solutions to include: Build Their Presence:
Website, SEO, Local Listings, Reputation & Social Media Drive
Awareness & Leads: Search Engine Marketing, Social, Display, Video,
and Mobile Advertising Grow Audience and Connect: Brand Content
Solutions, Social Media Marketing Manage Leads and Customers: Lead
Alert, Engagement and Tracking Tools Know What Works: Reporting,
Mobile Tools, Insight Solutions Emerging technology such as Virtual
and Augmented RealityWe are dedicated to helping our clients grow
based on their unique needs. When they win, we win!As a Marketing
Solutions Account Executive, you will: Be equipped with the
region's best marketing services and solutions, empowering you to
deliver unparalleled results to your customers Develop partnerships
with large local businesses and assist them in reaching their goals
through integrated marketing plans and comprehensive media
solutions Identify customer needs to develop and execute account
plans and custom client solutions that differentiate USA TODAY
NETWORK from competitors Help businesses maximize their online
presence with a custom approach to digital marketing Leverage
multiple USA TODAY NETWORK resources and partners to develop
optimal client solutions across our suite of products, with an
emphasis on digitalWhat you need to do to be successful in this
role: Pursue and close new business and revenue streams Retain,
manage, and grow clients in the ever-changing digital landscape
Work within a team to manage the client relationship and retain and
build account revenue You will identify and understand market
potential, develop and execute sales strategies across multiple
platforms, including digital, mobile, targeted niche publications,
promotions and the core newspaper Articulate and present our suite
of products to business decision makers Communicate with customers
proactively via phone, video conference tools (i.E., MS Team or
Zoom), email and in-person Conduct face-to-face customer meetings,
presentations, proposals and demonstrations Manage a specified
sales pipeline and develop a strategy for long-term sustained
success Conduct client check-ins, upsell/cross-sell accounts, and
address client market share concerns Utilize CRM (Salesforce)
effectively and efficiently recording all sales activityRacheWhat
you bring to the table: Aptitude or acumen for Digital Marketing
(Google AdWords, Analytics certifications Preferred but Not
Required) Passionate solution-seeker The ability to work
independently to acquire new business remotely Competitive nature
and a winning team spirit Problem solver who thrives on challenges
and can simplify the complex Excellent communication and
presentation skills Willingness to continuously learn, try new
things and adapt to change Proficient in MS Office Suite including
Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook This role requires a valid
driver license, reliable transportation, and the minimum liability
insurance required by lawWe offer an energized, passionate team
within a fun & flexible workplace. We offer competitive
compensation with uncapped incentives and world-class benefits,
including comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision coverage, 401(K),
Paid Time Off and more.This is an opportunity to work alongside
digital leaders and visionaries.#LI-SM1gan.Sales#SalesGannett Co.,
Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building
and maintaining a diverse workforce. As such, we will consider all
qualified applicants for employment and do not discriminate in
connection with employment decisions on the basis of an applicant
or employee's race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry,
citizenship status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender
expression, religion, age, marital status, personal appearance
(including height and weight), sexual orientation, family
responsibilities, physical or mental disability, medical condition,
pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding or related
medical conditions), education, genetic characteristics or
information, political affiliation, military or veteran status or
other classifications protected by applicable federal, state and
local laws in the jurisdictions where Gannett employs employees. In
addition, Gannett Co., Inc. will provide applicants who require a
reasonable accommodation, as a result of an applicant's disability
or religion, to complete this employment application and/or any
other process in connection with an individuals' application for
employment with Gannett Co., Inc. Applicants who require such
accommodation should contact Gannett Co., Inc.'s Recruitment
Department at recruit@gannett.com.
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