Jr. Advertising Account Executive

Company Info

Company Name: 

ALM

City: 

New York

State: 

New York

ALM is a leading integrated media company, focused on the legal and business communities. ALM currently owns and publishes 33 national and regional legal magazines and newspapers, including The American Lawyer, Corporate Counsel, The National Law Journal and Real Estate Forum. ALM's Law.com is the Web's leading legal news and information network, while GlobeSt.com is the Web's leading information source for commercial real estate professionals. Other ALM businesses include book and newsletter publishing, court verdict and settlement reporting, production of trade shows, conferences and educational seminars, market research and content distribution.

We are looking for a Junior Ad Sales Account Executive. This is a great entry level sales opportunity. Primary responsibilities include selling print advertising to US based law firms with secondary responsibilities for online advertising, research and event sponsorships. Developing new clients is essential so ability to interact with law firm partner/owner is essential. Additional duties include prospecting and pitching leads through cold calling; following up on these leads via face-to-face meetings, email, telephone; building and maintaining relationships; customer service; maintaining a lead database; attending industry events and the like.

Requirements:
• At least 1 year of advertising, events or related media sales experience
• Extensive Travel
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word, Outlook Explorer and PowerPoint
• Strong organizational skills
• Knowledge of a contact database program such as ACT! preferred
• Able to succeed in an energetic, goal oriented environment

Qualified candidates should submit resume and cover letter with salary requirements to opportunities@alm.com for immediate consideration.

Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls or agencies please. ALM is an equal opportunity employer that encourages and values diversity. M/F/D/V.