Account Executive, Health Advertising
U.S. News & World Report is a multifaceted digital media company dedicated to empowering consumers with data-driven insights. The Account Executive will work within the Health vertical to drive marketing solutions in the pharma and life sciences space, focusing on new business development and client relationship management.
Responsibilities
- Drive new business and deliver growth against defined revenue targets
- Generate leads, exceed sales targets, and research the marketplace for continued sources of revenue
- Build and maintain client relationships through excellent service and attending external events/conferences
- Identify and capitalize on opportunities to grow relationships and revenue
- Develop domain expertise in the pharma and life sciences industry, understanding how U.S. News’s content, rankings, and marketing services align with client needs
- Collaborate cross-functionally to translate client feedback into product enhancements and communicate desired updates to product and technology teams
- Support product launches by helping communicate new opportunities to clients and prospects across campaigns and key ranking cycles
Skills
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- One year to three years of similar or related experience in sales or account management
- Experience selling marketing solutions, multi-platform programs, and growing client relationships
- Proven track record of achieving/exceeding sales targets
- Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills
- Ability to travel to industry events and represent U.S. News as needed
- Experience in the healthcare, pharma, or life sciences industries
- Experience securing early adopter clients and building a client base for a new product
- Experience collaborating with product management teams
Benefits
- Paid vacation time
- Medical
- Tuition reimbursement
- Training
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