Account Executive, Higher Education Marketing

$40,000 - $50,000/Yr

Advance Local - Grand Rapids, MI

Full-time - Entry Level

Grand Rapids, MI

About the position

The Account Executive for Higher Education Marketing is a remote-based role focused on selling multimedia enrollment marketing campaigns to higher education clients. The position requires a dynamic advertising salesperson with a strong background in digital media and a proven track record in exceeding sales goals. The role emphasizes building and maintaining client relationships, creating custom digital advertising campaigns, and working independently as well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prospect new business and grow client list.
• Hold meetings with prospective clients to pitch strategic campaigns.
• Create custom digital advertising campaigns that exceed customer expectations.
• Consistently build and manage a sales funnel.
• Work closely with leadership to strategize and execute sales initiatives.

Requirements

• Five years of digital media experience required.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience.
• Proven success in exceeding new business revenue goals and growing existing account base.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in needs-based sales approach.
• Strong work ethic and independent mindset.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Consistent follow-through and customer service orientation.

Benefits

• Competitive Base + Uncapped Earning Potential
• Full Health/Dental/Vision Benefits Offered
• Generous PTO (Paid Time Off)
• 401K with Employer Match
• Mental health support options
• Flexible spending accounts
• Fertility assistance
• Paid parental and caregiver leave
• Employee assistance program
• Optional legal assistance
• Life insurance options
• Flexible holidays to honor cultural diversity