Account Executive

Job DescriptionTITLE: ACCOUNT EXECUTIVELOCATION: KANSAS CITYDescription:Client X is looking for a successful Account Executive that is a high-energy hunter focused on building relationships at all levels. The Account Executive is motivated by identifying and solving advertising problems on behalf of the customer.Key Responsibilities:Identify, uncover, and develop account opportunities.Up-selling and leveraging business from new and established customer relationships.Excellent ability to properly qualify projects to maximize an efficient sales cycle.Develop and deliver custom sales presentations and demonstrations.Choreograph and conduct on-site assessments of customer requirements and needs.Collaborate with internal creative department and clients to assist in development of effective advertising campaigns.Partner with Charting, Creative, Operations and Administrative staff to ensure on time delivery of advertisements in agreed upon locations.Assist in the resolution of issues related to billing and accounts.Knowledge & Experience:Ability to successfully work under tight project deadlines.Ability to understand existing business processes as well as investigate and troubleshoot issues in a time critical environment.Ability to link vision and strategy with overall business objectives and communicate rationale in a compelling, concise manner.Demonstrate a repertoire of skills such as scheduling, prioritizing, organizing, planning, problem solving, decision-making, financial savvy, and attention to detail, and follow through.Maintain a big picture, strategic outlook with the ability to iterate from company strategy and planningSelf-motivated, standout colleague, action-and-results oriented.Well organized, exceptional communication and presentation skills- effective communicator/presenter to groups of all sizes and levels of managementExtraordinary selling capabilityAbility to sell at all levels including C-Level positionsPreferred qualifications/Education:Demonstrated relationship building skills that extend to internal team members in pre/post-sales.Proficiency in all aspects of the sales cycle, including qualifying accounts.Experience selling mobile mobile/digital advertising ecosystem a plus.Ability to understand products and effectively identify how it can provide value to a prospective customer.Ability to work within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.College degree or equivalent practical experience.2+ years’ experience in OOH advertising, media sales.Local Market knowledge preferred.Requirements:Location: Remote, but in Kansas City, MODuration: Full TimeDegree: RequiredOnsite? No, but ultimately will be somewhat onsite. This is a sales role so it will be heavy travel/face to face meetings with clients in Kansas City, MOCompensation Breakdown: base salary (called a draw) + uncapped commission. Please make sure ALL candidates are comfortable with base commission at a minimum of 8 months, as it takes several months to build clients and receive commission