MESH is hiring: Sales Executive - Advertising and Media in Baton Rouge

At MESH, we are committed to achieving ambitious results for our clients by Connecting People to Brands. We do this by building a culture of talented, motivated and creative teams who are aligned with our core values. At MESH we: We Go All In , with a strong work ethic and a commitment to excellence. We Tell the Truth , by working with integrity and authenticity. We Care Deeply , about the consistency and quality of our work, our clients, and each other. We Have Fun , by finding joy in our work and meshing with our clients to discover amazing and creative ways to grow brands. We Dream Big , because the future doesn’t fit in the containers of the past. As MESH continues to grow, we are seeking an experienced candidate to lead our local sales initiatives. The sales associate role is an integral member of our business. He/She will work hand-in-hand with the leadership team members to help grow our agency. They will work with potential clients of all sizes to educate them on MESH services, and how we can provide value to their organization. Our ideal candidate is outgoing, personable, well-connected in the community, a quick learner, and driven to succeed. Why MESH? Our team has been MESHing with clients for over 20 years, remaining focused on innovation, culture and growth for our customers and employees. We offer a competitive compensation package, benefits and hybrid working environment that provides the flexibility needed in today’s business landscape. At MESH, our people are our strongest asset. We are committed to their success and job fulfillment by providing an exciting vision for the future, challenging work, and a fun atmosphere to explore creativity. Role Overview The Sales Executive role is a key component of our sales strategy. He/She will also seek out new business in a variety of ways in order to identify qualified prospects, build a pipeline of opportunities and close new business for the agency. The ideal candidate for this position will have strong organizational skills, a solid communication approach, and have a general aptitude for sales, building relationships and driving new business for MESH. They should have a base knowledge of marketing concepts and services, and be able to clearly articulate our related services to prospects. In addition, he/she will work closely with agency leadership, as well as digital, creative and strategy teams to create tailored proposals that deliver measurable results. Responsibilities Prospect new business opportunities to build a robust sales pipeline. Write and manage sales proposals Educate prospective clients and partners on agency capabilities Work with Leadership/Client Services teams to develop solutions Build relationships with prospects and follow-up appropriately to progress valid opportunities Leverage sales CRM for prospecting and opportunity tracking Articulate the agencies approach and differentiators Meet sales objectives on a quarterly basis through diverse sales activities focused on media, creative, digital and strategic service offerings. Implement effective handoffs to Brand Management team after each sale Networking, Cold Calling and sales outreach Qualifications Self-motivated, confident, organized and results oriented with attention to detail Effective interpersonal communication, negotiations and presentation skills Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment At least 3-5 years of experience in an outside B2B advertising and/or media sales Proven track record of meeting and exceeding revenue sales goals Strong understanding of digital, print, broadcast, social and/or OOH media channels Marketing agency experience is a PLUS Existing network of advertisers/brand contacts a PLUS Google Docs and CRM experience is a PLUS Education Bachelor Degree in Marketing, Business, Sales or related field #J-18808-Ljbffr