Account Executive

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Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) is a diversified media company dedicated to empowering and enriching communities. We seek to inspire, inform, and connect audiences as a scalable, growth-focused media and digital marketing solutions company. Our current portfolio includes the USA TODAY NETWORK and Newsquest. Our digital marketing solutions brand, LocaliQ, helps small and medium-sized businesses grow. Gannett open roles are featured on various external job boards. When applying to a position at Gannett, please complete an application on Gannett Careers via Dayforce.

Job Title: Account Executive - Digital Marketing and Advertising

Market: Miami, Florida

Offering: Base Salary + Uncapped Commission, benefits, expenses, unlimited vacation and more.

LocaliQ | USA TODAY NETWORK is recruiting for an Account Executive in our Miami, Florida market. AE’s at LocaliQ build relationships with local businesses to help them with their advertising and digital marketing plans. This role is hybrid, requiring visits to our office about 2-3 times a month.

As a LocaliQ 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 Reality

As a Marketing Solutions Account Executive, You'll:

• Be equipped with the region’s best marketing services and solutions.
• Develop partnerships with large local businesses to assist them in reaching their goals.
• Identify customer needs to develop and execute account plans and custom client solutions.
• Help businesses maximize their online presence with a custom approach to digital marketing.
• Leverage multiple USA TODAY NETWORK resources to develop optimal client solutions.

What 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 digital landscape.
• Work within a team to manage the client relationship.
• Identify and understand market potential and execute sales strategies.
• Articulate and present our suite of products to business decision makers.
• Communicate with customers proactively via various channels.
• Conduct face-to-face customer meetings and presentations.
• Manage a specified sales pipeline and develop a strategy for long-term success.
• Utilize CRM (Salesforce) effectively and efficiently.

What You Bring To The Table:

• Proficiency in Digital Marketing (Google AdWords, Analytics certifications preferred). 3+ years of experience in high acquisition, consultative B2B Sales role and a college degree or acceptable equivalent.
• A problem solver who thrives on challenges.
• Possesses a competitive nature and collaborative spirit.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.
• Role requires a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Benefits:

• Uncapped Earnings Potential.
• Unparalleled digital and marketing training.
• Intensive 4-week onboarding for new hires.
• Outstanding Benefit options including Health, Dental, Vision, and more.
• Generous MTO Time off package including Company Paid Holidays.
• Energized and passionate team with a flexible workplace.
• Hybrid workplace.

Gannett Co., Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination based on various classifications protected by applicable laws.