Account Executive

The Missourian

* Contact prospective new and existing customers (primarily retail businesses) to sell print and digital advertising.
* Make sales and service calls on a list of established clients for newspaper and online advertising.
* Inform customers of upcoming special section advertising opportunities and other advertising -related services available.
* Act as liaison between customers and production staff by advising clients of advertising deadlines and meeting production deadlines.
* The successful applicant should be very deadline-oriented.
* Some collection on overdue advertising balances.
* Active participation in community events (i.e. Chamber of Commerce), participation in Missourian event marketing opportunities and other personal contacts in order to establish business relationships within the community.
* Facilitate and mentor students in Advanced Media Sales.
* Other duties as assigned.

8-5 Monday - Friday. Occasional nights and weekends as needed.

Associate's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Salary: $37,142.28 base + commission

University Title: Account Executive

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Cover letter and Resume

Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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