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Robert Half
Account Manager (Inside/Outside)
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What they do
An Advertising Sales Representative sells advertising and works with business clients and customers to generate advertising sales. May specialize in one form of advertising, such as print or television, or develop and manage sales that incorporate different media including electronic advertising.
$73,066 / year median in New Jersey
-7% projected decline
Job Description
We are looking for an Account Manager (Inside/Outside) to grow advertising and branding partnerships with clients in the financial services space. This role blends consultative selling, account development, and territory management, with a strong focus on understanding each client's business goals and translating them into effective marketing solutions. The ideal candidate is comfortable managing a mix of relationship-building, prospecting, reporting, and travel while bringing a solid understanding of business-to-business sales practices. Experience supporting insurance-related clients or navigating that market is highly valued in this position.
Responsibilities Sales:
- Perform advertising/marketing/branding needs-analysis on each customer/prospect to build a proposed advertising campaign based on advertiser needs
- Bolster existing customer relationships and provide continual value to their organization's marketing/branding/advertising needs
- Research accounts, identify key players, generate interest, and develop interest to stimulate opportunity
- Produce accurate, effective sales proposals and submit orders
Administrative:
- Prompt documentation of all sales activity and customer information within Salesforce CRM
- Submit expense reports in a timely manner
- Ascertain and communicate field intelligence to home office
- Submit weekly sales reports to manager and fulfill intermittent requests
- Plan and execute effective travel throughout territory in a manner that is cost effective yet produces measurable results
- Attend industry trade shows as scheduled to network, prospect, and connect with advertising customers. (2-4 annually)
- Attend sales meetings as required.
Insurance Focused:
- Continue to expand knowledge of insurance market participants, terminology, news, and overall industry to support sales efforts
- Understand insurance value chain and participant's target markets, as well as marketing/branding/advertising needs of participants
Schedule/Hours:
8:30AM-4:30PM (2 to 3 days in office depending on the week…training period will be more onsite) Will attend 3-4 tradeshows a year (all expenses paid)Benefits Summary:
Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year Paid time off/Paid company holidays - 4 weeks PTO plus 7 sick plus 10 holidays Medical plan options/prescription drug plan Dental plan/vision plan options Flexible spending and health savings accounts 401(k) retirement savings plan with a Roth savings option and company matching contributions- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in business-to-business advertising sales.
- Demonstrated success meeting or surpassing revenue targets in a client-facing sales environment.
- Ability to work effectively from a home office with dependable internet access and a well-organized, distraction-free setup.
- Valid driver's license required; passport may be needed depending on assigned territory.
- Willingness to travel regularly, including attendance at several trade shows each year and periodic in-office time during training and as needed.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage reporting, account activity, and multiple priorities efficiently.
- Prior exposure to the insurance industry is preferred.