ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
- Employer
- University of Missouri - Columbia
- Location
- Missouri, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Jan 17, 2023
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Business & Management, Business Administration, Marketing & Sales, Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Business & Administrative Support, Other Business & Administrative Affairs
- Employment Level
- Executive
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Job Details
Hiring Department
School of Journalism
Job Description
Missouri Business Alert, within the Missouri School of Journalism, is seeking a applications for an Account Executive.
Missouri Business Alert is a digital newsroom that published the top business news from across the state. Missouri Business Alert keeps business decision makers and entrepreneurs informed about stories important to them, from corporate boardrooms to the state Capitol. This startup publication launched in January 2012 and continues to evolve with an entrepreneurial spirit.
With this entrepreneurial spirit in mind, Missouri Business Alert is looking to expand its professional team with the addition of an Account Executive. The Account Executive will take on developing relationships and partnerships for sponsorships, advertising, and event sales. The Account Executive will take the lead on managing the sales goals of Missouri Business Alert and will be highly collaborative with professional and student staff.
Specific Responsibilities Include
- Managing an account profile of 20-30+ businesses
- Establish and meet monthly sales goals
- Prospecting and selling digital media including developing new business/accounts
- Mentoring students in Advanced Media Sales and internship programs
- Attend as work various networking events throughout the year
- Attend team/organizational events throughout the year
Top 5 Reasons to Work at Missouri Business Alert
- We are an independent unit housed under the umbrella of the Missouri School of Journalism; this provides a unique opportunity to be creative and think big while having access to the resources of a large university.
- We work directly with students and get to watch them grow from tentative underclassmen to working professionals.
- We are collaborative in nature, working in tangent with other J-School news outlets and other news organizations across the state.
- We operate with an entrepreneurial spirit and are always willing to test out new ideas and strategies from all members of our team.
- We support a healthy work-life balance for all of our staffers and students! We believe that work time is for work and home time is for you.
Salary
Base salary will be $35,000 annually. Additionally, this position will earn uncapped commission based on sales on monthly basis.
GGS Grade: MKT
University Title: ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
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Shift
Monday through Friday typically with flexible hours.
40 hours per week.
Minimum Qualifications
Associates 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience working in a sales environment
- Ability to create relationships with clients
- Experience networking with a diverse constituency
- Experience with aa Content Management System and ad manager software
Resume and Cover Letter
Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at http://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits
Values Commitment
We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.
In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research and engagement.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America. For more information, call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-7976.
To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.
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Company
The University of Missouri was founded in 1839 in Columbia, Mo., as the first public university west of the Mississippi River and the first state university in Thomas Jefferson's Louisiana Purchase territory. MU provides all the benefits of two universities in one — it's a major land-grant institution and Missouri's largest public research university.
Considered one of the nation's top-tier institutions, Mizzou has a reputation of excellence in teaching and research, and is the flagship campus of the four-campus University of Missouri System. It is one of only 34 public universities, and the only public institution in Missouri, to be selected for membership in the Association of American Universities. MU offers more than 280 degree programs — including more than 75 online degree options — and is designated as comprehensive doctoral with medical/veterinary by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.
Mizzou is recognized nationally and receives top rankings for its programs in many areas, including journalism, dispute resolution, family and community medicine, campus writing program and Freshman Interest Groups. As one of only six public universities in the country with medicine, veterinary medicine and law all on one campus, MU provides Missouri with an educated work force of doctors, veterinarians and lawyers.
At Mizzou, we know how to make an impact—and our work reaches far beyond our campus. When you become part of our community, you’ll be part of our collective effort to teach, to learn and to drive change that results in better lives and brighter futures for the world.
Mizzou Tigers are lifelong learners, and that includes our faculty and staff members. All employees have the opportunity to pursue personal and professional growth and acquire new skills for their own benefit and the benefit of the university.
Our university seeks to support the whole employee, and that includes a competitive compensation and benefits package, support that will help you find work/life balance, a focus on career planning and plenty of opportunities to find and be recognized for your success.
We support an engaged and energized university community through competitive medical, dental and vision insurance as well as diverse programs to support whole-person wellness.
Mizzou empowers employees to make a lasting financial plan with retirement plan options, some of which are accessible to all faculty and staff, no matter their eligibility for other benefits.
Mizzou is a world-renowned educational and research institution, and our first-rate faculty, staff and students are part of something big. If you’re looking for a vibrant community that offers endless opportunities to grow and make a difference throughout our state, the nation and the world, our university may be the place for you.
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