The Hill Junior Account Executive
The Hill Junior Account Executive
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Job Description
The Hill a division of Nexstar Media seeks a smart creative and highly focused Junior Account Executive. Reporting to The Hills Head of Sales the Junior Account Executive will be expected to manage a developmental book of business.
This role contributes to The Hills growth by assisting in the selling of digital media and crossplatform programs to a territory of trade associations corporate government affairs offices local businesses and coalitions. Beyond standard display and video products we incorporate social media newsletters print sponsored and branded content and live events into client proposals.
Were looking for solutionsbased sellers ideally with some media experience who are wellversed in developing creative solutions for potential partners that meet and enhance their business objectives. The ideal candidate is digitally savvy with some media sales experience who is driven strategic and accountable. S/he should have a keen interest in and knowledge of politics policy and the happenings on Capitol Hill. S/he should bring professionalism a teamfirst attitude energy and creativity into the sales organization along with a strong desire to learn and grow in this position.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities:
- Building and executing against a strategic and aggressive plan to grow revenue by bringing in new partners while also optimizing existing relationships through upsells and crosssells
- Selling multiplatform programs across digital newsletters events print and HillTV
- Identifying creative and original streams of sponsorship revenue and strategically cultivating relationships to secure deals
- Collaborating with the marketing and events teams to create sponsorship opportunities
- Communicating extensively and effectively with both clients and internal teams
- Creating and sustaining strong relationships with clients
- Consistently exceeding sales goals
Skills/Qualifications:
The Account Executive should be:
- A motivated resourceful and responsive contributor with a focus on meeting and exceeding goals
- A Hunter mentality driven to uncover new opportunities close business and cultivate longterm relationships
- Somewhat experienced in selling digital and print packages who is eager to learn
- Personally interested in and knowledgeable of advocacy and the DC advertising market
- A concise and effective communicator both written and verbal
- Experienced in creating compelling thoughtful and unique proposals to engage potential clients and spark consultative conversation
- Naturally both competitive and collaborative
- Respectful of both colleagues and clients; a person of impeccable integrity
- Salary Range: $100000
About The Hill:
Established in 1994The Hill is the countrys definitive digital source for nonpartisan political news and information. Inside the Beltway its known as an essential agendasetting read for lawmakers and influencers. Beyond the Capitol The Hills trusted content is shared more often on social media than any other major political news brand in America.
Our properties include TheHill reaching a monthly audience of 41M; Hill.TV the largest independent video platform within the Beltway with 1.4B annual views; The Hills print edition one of the most influential sources for law and policy makers; and The Hill Events which hosts 40 virtual and inperson events annually featuring multiple Members of Congress and industry leaders in meaningful policy discussions
Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package for fulltime employees includes but not limited to medical (with multiple plan options) dental and vision insurance paid time off a 401(k) with company matching contributions Paid Parental leave life insurance and more. Part time employees are eligible for 401(k) and any local/state leave plans. Union positions are subject to the benefits outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
