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Job Summary: The Account Manager, LHJ sells advertising space within assigned territory and accounts, which are largely food based in New England. This position interacts extensively with agency and client personnel. The Account Manager, LHJ maintains or improves share-of-market for LHJ and maximizes profitability. The account manager will sell beyond the printed page and will be expected to work closely with marketing to build customized, multi-platform programs that leverage LHJ’s in book, in market and digital assets.

Essential Job Functions

80% – Sells advertising programs leveraging LHJ multi platform assets via personal contact and telephone calls to assigned clients and agencies within sales territory.

10% – Utilizes visual presentations, research reports and special sales data in personal contact sales to individuals and/or groups.

5% – Tracks LHJ’s share of market within the women’s service field of assigned accounts on a monthly basis.

5% – Provides management with timely and accurate monthly, quarterly and annual budget forecasts.

Job Requirements:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Sales, Marketing or related field, or equivalent training and/or experience.

Experience:

Two to four years sales experience, preferably in magazines with some digital sales experience. Advertising agency background is considered a plus.

Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to think strategically and integrate resources to help customers reach their objectives

Strong organization and scheduling skills

Excellent presentation skills

Ability to thrive in a competitive, fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Solid grasp of marketing concepts

Strong sales skills

Good problem-solving skills

Good computer skills including expertise with Word, Excel and Powerpoint.

Adaptable and effective negotiating skills

Employment Status: Full Time

City: New York

State: New York