Overview
Account Executive – National Jobs in New York, New York, USA at Gannett Co., Inc.
Location: New York
Posted Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) is a diversified media company with expansive reach at the national and local level 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 of trusted media brands includes the USA TODAY NETWORK, comprised of the national publication, USA TODAY, and local media organizations in the United States.
Join the USA TODAY NETWORK National Sales Team!
The USA TODAY NETWORK, part of Gannett, is a Pulitzer Prize-winning publisher of news and information that informs, entertains, and connects millions of daily readers with the stories they need and love. Join our growing National Sales team and help support the trusted journalism that 150M+ readers rely on each month.
We’re looking for great people who are passionate about redefining premium publishing through innovation, creative thinking, and embracing fun.
Summary
The USA TODAY NETWORK National Sales team is seeking a highly motivated, dynamic Digital Account Executive to be an exceptional addition to our growing National team.
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE – NATIONAL
MARKET: New York, New York;
Full time hybrid position with some travel
Compensation: Base Salary + Uncapped Commission, benefits, expenses, unlimited vacation, and more.
What You’ll Do
Drive digital advertising sales, while meeting and exceeding all sales goals.
Focus on identified client direct and named agencies for new revenue opportunities.
Work as a partner to help clients reach their goals and initiatives.
Manage, renew, and up-sell existing clients.
Collaborate with Client Solutions and Account Management to prepare proposals and respond to RFPs with a high degree of professionalism, quality, and in a timely manner.
Participate and represent Gannett and USA TODAY at industry events.
Work with partner teams to ensure that clients’ KPIs/needs are met.
Stay current on online advertising trends and innovations.
What You’ll Bring
Minimum of 3 years of digital advertising sales experience (high impact, banners, pre-roll, branded content, etc.), off-platform social, and experiential, event sponsor ships.
Established relationships with advertising agencies and brands is preferred.
Experience in specialized verticals for marketing and advertising in Travel, Hospitality, Finance, Luxury Brands, Higher Education, Healthcare and financial services, Pharmaceuticals, technology preferred.
Highly skilled in negotiating and selling the intrinsic value of a premium offering to customers, not just the program or price.
Prospecting and cold calling skills are necessary.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, exciting environment while managing multiple priorities and maintaining an unwavering commitment to quality.
Stellar written communication and presentation skills.
A strong team player with the ability to lead by example.
Technology: proficient with Salesforce, Media Radar, and Seller Crowd preferred.
The annualized base salary for this role will range between $70,000 and $90,000. Base compensation is reflective of many factors, including, but not limited to, the market in which one lives/works, individual education level, skills, certifications and experience.
Note:
variable compensation is not reflected in these figures and based on the role, may be applicable.
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Gannett Co., Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. As such, we will consider all qualified applicants
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Title: Account Executive – National
Company: Gannett Co., Inc.
Location: New York, New York, USA
Category: Sales (Sales Representative, Advertising Sales, Account Manager, Business Development), Marketing / Advertising / PR (Advertising Sales, Account Manager, Business Development)
