POSITION OVERVIEW

A Senior Account Executive (AE) is an integral part of our dynamic sales team at Orange Barrel Media + IKE Smart City, serving as the primary liaison between our company and our esteemed advertising partners. As an ambassador of our innovative out-of-home advertising solutions, this role offers a stimulating and prosperous path within the advertising sector. The Account Executive is pivotal in forging robust relationships with clients, crafting strategic advertising proposals, and closing deals that propel the growth of our portfolio. By blending sales acumen with a deep understanding of client needs, you will actively manage and expand accounts, working closely with a team dedicated to redefining the urban landscape with captivating advertising campaigns.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct research and prospect new clients while proposing targeted marketing leads based on need
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and prospects
• Independently manage time, travel, and resources to maximize the number of sales calls
• Targets industries for annual, seasonal, and/or short-term advertising buys
• Prepare and present customized proposals and agreements to prospective and existing customers
• Collaborate with internal creative department and clients to assist in the development of effective advertising campaigns
• Negotiates and executes contracts, optimizing a win-win result
• Manages, maintains, and grows current client base
• Maintains excellent external and internal relationships
• Review space availability for clients as requested and follow up with proposals/grids of details
• Search out business leads and trending products

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or related field
• Previous experience in OOH, Digital, or Broadcast media is a plus
• Must have a proven record of exceeding sales quotas
• Strong communicator with superior written and verbal skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to listen and translate client needs into a viable media plan
• Analytical thinker with the ability to quickly assess unfamiliar or unexpected situations and offer creative solutions
• Ability to work in fast-paced and demanding environments
  Strong organizational skills
• Advanced in Word, Excel, PowerPoint

The base compensation for this role is $75,000 - $95,000 per year plus commission.

OBM is an equal-opportunity employer, and provides competitive salary/incentive compensation and benefits, 401k match, and expense account.