Account Executive

Account Executive – Digital Marketing and Advertising
LocaliQ, a division of USA TODAY NETWORK, is recruiting an Account Executive to build relationships with local businesses and deliver comprehensive digital marketing solutions.

Must live within the region. Some travel within the assigned region is required.

What You’ll Do

Build clients’ presence through website, SEO, local listings, reputation management, and social media.

Drive awareness and leads with search engine marketing, social, display, video, and mobile advertising.

Grow audience and connect via brand content solutions and social media marketing.

Manage leads and customers using Lead Alert, engagement, and tracking tools.

Provide insights through reporting, mobile tools, and other analytical solutions.

Introduce emerging technologies such as virtual and augmented reality as appropriate.

Develop and execute account plans that differentiate USA TODAY NETWORK from competitors.

Help businesses maximize their online presence with a custom approach to digital marketing.

Leverage USA TODAY NETWORK resources to develop optimal client solutions across our suite of products.

Use CRM (Salesforce) to record all sales activity and manage the pipeline.

Required Experience and Skills

1+ years in high‑acquisition, consultative B2B sales or a comparable role.

Strong problem‑solving and competitive nature.

Excellent communication, presentation, and teamwork skills.

Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and minimum liability insurance.

Proficiency in digital marketing platforms (Google AdWords, Analytics certifications preferred).

Ability to articulate and present a suite of products to business decision makers.

Benefits

Uncapped earnings potential.

Ongoing digital and marketing training.

Intensive 4‑week onboarding.

Comprehensive health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life and pet insurance, 401(k).

Generous MTO time‑off and paid holidays.

Flexible and energetic workplace culture.

Equal Opportunity Statement
USA TODAY Co., Inc. is a proud equal‑opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants for employment and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other classification protected by applicable law. For reasonable accommodations due to disability or religion, please contact Recruitment at Recruit@usatodayco.com.

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