Remote Account Executive/ Sr. Account Executive - Greenville, SC id-3690

Job Description

Salary:

Q1Media is looking for a hardworking, ambitious, self-starter with a minimum of 3 years experience in media or advertising sales. We are a team of awesome, smart, fun-loving folks who are passionate about delivering world-class media services and campaign execution to our agency and brand partners. This role is fully remote with occasional travel within the territory and to Austin.


About Q1Media


Q1Media is a digital media sales and services company that has been thriving since 2004. We have been named one of the Best Companies to Work For in Texas and a Best Place to Work in Central Texas for multiple years, along with numerous other awards and accolades. We are a remote-first company that offers flexibility in order to achieve a healthy work-life integration. Our people are second-to-none, and always strive to live our Core Values of Earning Trust, Delivering Results, Learning and Being Curious, and Paying it Forward. Q1Media is headquartered in beautiful Austin, TX, and has additional remote markets throughout the country.


Details


Position:Account Executive/Senior Account Executive, Full Time
Location: Greenville, SC - Remote (Candidate must be located in the Greenville, Spartaburg, Asheville-Anderson DMA)
Hours:9am-6pm (flexible)
Compensation: Salary commensurate with experience, potential bonuses and incentives, medical, dental, and vision benefits (no qualifying period), 401k
Perks:18+ paid holidays per year, PTO starting at 15 days of vacation and 5 days of sick/personal (prorated for the first year), Fit Perk Program, EAP, parental leave benefits for birthing and non-birthing parents, company-paid Life & ADD Insurance
Environment: Fun, ambitious and intelligent -- we have a great culture at Q1Media and are experiencing major growth year over year due to the commitment and excellence of our people. We are building a business that's fun to come into (virtually or in-person) each morning and drives individuals to reach their full potential. We have company-wide get-togethers at least twice a year, virtual Birthday & Workiversary Celebrations, and other team- and company-wide activities. We also encourage our Austin and in-market teams to Pay It Forward by using their time, talents, and/or generous spirit to give back to our local communities.


Responsibilities


Quickly become well versed in our industry leading products and services across video, mobile, display, search & social, and streaming advertising.
Demonstrate clear ability to prospect and drive acquisition of new relationships.
Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with advertising agencies, brands, and programmatic buyers, nationwide.
Meet and exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual expectations for activity and revenue goals.
Taking ownership of accounts to ensure success in collaboration with the Account Operations team
Collaborating with your fellow colleagues to drive success through teamwork
Other duties as assigned


Job Requirements


3+ years, minimum, in media or advertising sales
Ability to articulate a strong understanding of digital advertising campaign strategies
Strong prospecting skills
Masterful presentation and negotiation skills, both in-person, over the phone, and via video conference
Wide network and existing relationships with brands, agencies, DSPs and/or trading desks
Must work or have worked in market and have existing relationships
Proven track record of driving revenue at a competitive level
Availability for light travel and willingness to entertain clients on a regular basis


Compensation


Competitive base salary
Uncapped commission on all booked revenue
Monthly and quarterly incentives/bonuses
Annual and semi-annual incentives (Includes paid trips, spending cash, and/or additional PTO)


Q1Media strives to foster a sense of belonging for everyone and to create a place for everyone to achieve their highest potential. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibit discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.


Q1Media does not currently provide employment visa sponsorship.

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