Appen Media Group Hiring for Advertising Account Executive Full Time

Advertising Account Executive

Appen Media Group (AMG) is the #1 source for local news and info, in print and online, for the cities of Alpharetta, Roswell, Milton, Johns Creek, Dunwoody, Sandy Springs and South Forsyth County.

Delivered to 105,000 homes every week, our family of community newspapers reaches more homes in North Atlanta than any other publication.

We have an immediate opening for an Advertising Account Executive who will work out of our Alpharetta, GA office.

This person would be responsible for selling AMG marketing products to local businesses and managing their advertising campaigns. AMG products include 6 weekly newspapers, community guides, niche publications and multiple digital, podcast, and email marketing platforms.

Account Executive is responsible for developing new business and maintaining a base of advertisers. Most advertisers are small to medium businesses in the north Atlanta area, and current clients include hospitals, medical groups, schools, universities, realtors, developers, restaurants, and retail businesses. Calling on clients can be done in person and on the phone, so must be comfortable going business to business and attending networking events to generate leads.

Responsible for entering contacts with prospects and clients into a contact management system, making a minimum number of calls per week, and performance based on a monthly revenue goal.

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Print and digital media ad sales experience
• A solid work and professional ethic – a self-starter
• The drive to research sources for developing prospective customers
• A comfortable, relationship-based approach to leads and sales generation through a combination of in-person, phone, and email correspondence
• Can proficiently use and regularly update CRM program for ongoing sales status and notes on customer needs, interests, competitive activities, and potential for future sales
• Ability to complete and execute sales contracts
• Interest in attending networking events on behalf of the company
• Must have strong computer, communication and organizational skills

Hours are 8:30 to 5:30 Monday through Friday with occasional early or later hours for networking events.

AMG is a high paced work environment with a great company culture. Competitive compensation includes base salary of $20,000/year, uncapped commissions that average $2,000-$5,000/month, full medical benefits, and a 401k matching program.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $44,000.00 – $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Commission pay

Travel requirement:

• Up to 50% travel

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Alpharetta, GA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location