Sales Executive- Minneapolis (225043-548)

DescriptionLooking for a professional advertising sales career with an industry leader? Interested in joining an organization that is growing, values performers and rewards them with great compensation and benefits? We invite you to learn and grow with us!The combination of Valassis and ADVO creates the nations leading marketing services company including newspaper-delivered promotions, direct mail, in-store marketing, Internet-delivered marketing and analytic services. Together we reach over 60 million households through newspaper distribution and 90% of U.S. homes though shared mail distribution. The company has more than 15,000 advertisers worldwide, representing top U.S. advertisers. Your Opportunity – We are looking for self-motivated, results-driven people interested in a career of personal development and growth. Successful track record in inside and outside sales/ account management is required. Experience in Advertising Sales and/or as Advertising Agency AE is ideal. Understanding of media options, strengths and weaknesses is desired.Position Description:If this describes you, we have an exciting opportunity as an Account Executive. This high level sales position is accountable for meeting and exceeding revenue objectives through servicing and growing accounts. In addition, you will lead the acquisition of new mid-size to large business by demonstrating Valassis’ abilities to meet clients’ advertising needs through effective targeted advertising.With global headquarters in Livonia, Michigan, Valassis employs approximately 7,500 associates in 22 states and nine countries and is widely recognized for its associate and corporate citizenship programs. Valassis companies include ADVO, Valassis Canada, Promotion Watch, Valassis Relationship Marketing Systems, LLC and NCH Marketing Services, Inc. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, strongly committed to the needs of a diverse work force and fostering an inclusive environment. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.Required SkillsRequirements: - BA/BS degree in Business, Marketing, Communications or related field- Sound and seasoned knowledge of selling techniques.- Strong verbal/written communication and presentation skills.- Highly developed client solution selling skills / targeting skills.- Strategic account planning.- Team selling skills and strong potential for team leadership.- Media/Advertising Sales experience – Print media a plus.- Knowledge of media industry.- Ability to close new business from mid-size to large clients.- 8+ years of direct selling & prospecting experience. Media/advertising/marketing industries preferred, but not required.- Well developed PC skills. - Well developed administrative skills:- Time Management- Sales Reporting/ForecastingWe look forward to learning more about YOU!Submitting a resume online at a job site could cause valuable screening information to be missed.Please apply directly at: http://hostedjobs.openhire.com/epostings/jobs/submit.cfm?fuseaction=dspjob&jobid=225043&company_id=15548&jobboardid=24