Digital Advertising Account Executive

Evans Creative Group is looking for a digital advertising Account Executive to join the team at Columbus Underground! You would manage and support advertising clients for Columbus Underground and our cultural events such as the Columbus Coffee Festival, Columbus Comedy Festival, and Urban Living Tour.

The account executive will be responsible for the entire advertising sales cycle from prospecting to lead generation to consultation, close, and then account management. You will also support day-of operations for our larger events.

We’re looking for someone who is consultative, empathetic, and client-focused but also goal-driven and hungry for success. The account executive will be expected to hit monthly sales goals while effectively growing and managing their pipeline.

We are a small but powerful team that knows how to get the job done. Your work will be meaningful and rewarding in ways that reach beyond just a paycheck.

If you care about the success of your clients and want to be a driving force behind the growth of Columbus’ independent digital news publisher, and fun cultural events, let’s talk!

What it takes to be successful

Required

Bachelor’s degree

1+ years of B2B sales experience

Capable of successfully executing all aspects of the sales process

Ability to work independently while also being a positive team player

Self-motivated w/ excellent organization and time-management skills

Superb oral and written communications skills

Proficient in presentation and persuasion

Excellent client service and problem-solving skills

Preferred

-Previous experience selling advertising, sponsorship and/or marketing services to small, medium, and larger businesses

-Affinity for Columbus and a passion for the businesses who call it home

-Enthusiasm for digital marketing, online advertising, and event sponsorships

-Experience w/ Google Ad Manager, Google Analytics, CRM platform like Salesforce

-Entrepreneurial spirit who can adapt nimbly to change and growth

-Can-do attitude

-Detailed oriented and coachable and willing to learn

This is a salary plus commission position. Starting salary is $45,000. Some of the benefits offered to our employees include paid time off, company contribution towards health insurance monthly premium and deductible, CPass to use COTA bus system for free, company event tickets, company provided laptop (mac), a vibrant Downtown office environment, paid parental leave, and 8 paid holidays each year.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Location: Columbus, OH (some driving will be necessary)

Required education

Bachelor’s

Required experience

Business to Business Sales: 1 year

Please send cover letter and resume with references to jobs@columbusunderground.com.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $45,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off

Education

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: In person