Account Executive

The Missourian

Job Description

• Contact prospective new and
  existing customers (primarily retail businesses) to sell print and digital advertising.
• Make sales and service calls on a list of
  established clients for newspaper and online advertising.
• Inform customers of upcoming special section advertising opportunities
  and other advertising -related services available.
• Act as liaison between customers and production staff by advising clients of
  advertising deadlines and meeting production deadlines.
• The successful applicant should be very deadline-oriented.
• Some collection on overdue advertising balances.
• Active participation in community events (i.e. Chamber of Commerce),
  participation in Missourian event marketing opportunities and other personal contacts in order to establish business relationships within
  the community.
• Facilitate and mentor students in Advanced Media Sales.
• Other duties as assigned.

Shift

8-5 Monday – Friday. Occasional nights and weekends as needed.

Minimum
Qualifications

Associate’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 2 years of
experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary: $37,142.28 base + commission

University Title: Account Executive

Internal applicants can determine their
University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

Application Materials

Cover letter and
Resume

Sponsorship Information

Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this
position.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total
compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off,
short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses.
For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resou
rces/benefits-retirement
Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity
Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.

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