Account Executive - Sales & Marketing

The Account Executive - Sales & Marketing role at Townsquare Media focuses on connecting with small and medium-sized businesses in St. Cloud to provide tailored digital marketing solutions. By leveraging proprietary data and analytics, you will develop strategies to identify new opportunities, build strong client relationships, and offer first-class service.

To be considered for the Account Executive position at Townsquare Media, candidates should have a proven track record in sales, particularly in digital marketing or multimedia advertising. A strong work ethic, goal orientation, and relationship-building skills are crucial. While a Bachelor's Degree is preferred, it's not mandatory for applying.

As an Account Executive at Townsquare Media, you can expect a competitive compensation package that includes a base salary with unlimited earning potential from commissions. Additional benefits like a tech package, monthly car allowance, and generous PTO policies make this opportunity even more attractive.

At Townsquare Media, we understand the importance of comprehensive training for Account Executives. We offer a robust 4-week long sales training program to equip new hires with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in their roles and drive effective marketing solutions for clients.

Townsquare Media boasts a casual yet high-energy work environment that fosters creativity and collaboration. We prioritize personal and professional growth, promoting a culture where team members support and encourage each other to achieve their goals.

Townsquare Media offers extensive room for career growth for Account Executives. With performance-driven pathways and the encouragement to broaden your skills, you can advance within the company and explore various roles in digital marketing and sales.

As an Account Executive - Sales & Marketing at Townsquare Media, you'll be promoting an array of marketing solutions. This includes broadcast, digital services like website design, SEO and SEM, paid search solutions, programmatic advertising, and live event sponsorship opportunities.

Highlight your past achievements, focusing on any specific metrics you've achieved, such as sales targets met or exceeded. Discuss your relationship-building skills and how you've leveraged these in sales situations, especially in digital marketing contexts.

Discuss your approach to research and analysis. Consider mentioning tools you would utilize, your commitment to local networking, and how staying updated on local business trends can aid in client identification.

Explain your approach to professional development—mention industry blogs, webinars, and networking. Showing your proactive attitude toward continual learning reflects your passion for staying ahead in the digital marketing landscape.

Share a specific situation where you identified a client's need, presented a tailored solution, and measured the success. Stress the impact of your strategies on the client’s business and how it contributed to long-term relationships.

Discuss the importance of listening and understanding the client's needs first. Talk about your relationship-building techniques, such as regular check-ins and providing ongoing value through insights and recommendations.

Identify your passion for helping businesses succeed through innovative solutions as a primary motivator. Mention the excitement of closing deals and the satisfaction that comes with hitting sales targets.

Focus on your unique blend of skills and experience. Highlight any specialized knowledge in digital marketing, a track record of building strong client relationships, and your comprehensive understanding of market dynamics.

Illustrate your conflict resolution skills by sharing a past experience, showcasing your ability to listen, empathize, and find solutions that align with both the client's needs and your company's goals.

Emphasize the importance of using data analytics to identify trends, understand customer behavior, and monitor campaign effectiveness. This showcases your data-driven approach to decision-making.

Talk about the company's reputation, its community focus, and how it aligns with your career goals. Emphasize your desire to contribute to the success of local businesses and be part of a dynamic team.