Account Executive

Great Lakes Publishing

Ohio Magazine, produced by Great Lakes Publishing Company seeks a senior-level account executive to handle the Northeastern Ohio markets. This candidate will be responsible for prospecting, selling and maintaining accounts for our printed and digital communications solutions.

Great Lakes Publishing produces Ohio Magazine, Cleveland Magazine, LongWeekends, Lake Erie Living and more than 100 client publications, website & mobile apps each year. They are looking for a person who can help manage this growth with the same commitment to client service and quality for which they are known. The ideal candidate will be entrepreneurial, creative, motivated, organized and possess the skills necessary to communicate and work well with staff and clients. This position is based in the Cleveland, Ohio office.

Responsibilities:

Prospect for advertising and contract communication services for custom publishing and related Interactive products.
Attend community events and network.
Coordinate advertisers' needs with Great Lakes Publishing policies, procedures and special programs and issues, to explain rates, contractual and business requirements, technical capabilities, and to encourage prompt payment of open accounts.
Write proposals and negotiate contracts.
Initiate customer contact by use of both phone and automobile.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) or equivalent from four-year college or technical school; (Degree preference in Business, Communication, Advertising, Marketing or related field)
Media (print, radio or TV) sales or similar sales field experience required
Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
Ability to take and overcome criticism/rejection
Must have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to handle a number of projects simultaneously
Must work well in a deadline-driven environment

Contact Information:

Send cover letter, salary requirements and resume to: hrresumes@glpublishing.com

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