Advertising Account Executive

$71,818 - $129,507/Yr

Simon Property Group - Edina, MN

Full-time - Mid Level

Edina, MN

Real Estate

About the position

The Advertising Account Executive will be responsible for selling Simon as a marketing medium to brands, advertising agencies, and local businesses. This role involves targeting key companies within a specific market to sell media, sponsorships, events, and partnership marketing programs, aiming to achieve individual and mall-specific revenue goals.

Responsibilities

• Identify, create and sell revenue opportunities through strategic positioning of mall assets, media assets, and mall programming.
• Achieve or exceed personal sales goals and all property-based monthly revenue budgets.
• Develop and implement retailer intensification strategies and promote platform program opportunities to retailers.
• Establish and maintain favorable community and public relations to enhance the image of the center.
• Create compelling client solutions to advertising objectives and close advertising, sponsorship, or promotional programs.
• Target, pitch, and develop relationships with companies in key categories within the market.
• Ensure flawless execution for all programs on the mall.
• Monthly forecasting for properties.
• Execute leases and collect client receivables.
• Communicate daily with local property, corporate, and regional leadership teams.

Requirements

• At least 7 years' experience selling media, advertising, sponsorships, promotions, and events.
• In-depth knowledge and personal contacts in the advertising, agency, and marketing community.
• Superior computer skills and effective communication abilities in verbal, visual, and written forms.
• Extremely self-motivated, independent, and energetic with the ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines.
• Bachelor's Degree required.
• OOH industry experience and contacts is a plus.

Nice-to-haves

• Some overnight travel required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k)
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid time off
• Bonus eligibility based on performance.