U.S. News & World Report is a multifaceted digital media company dedicated to helping citizens make informed decisions. They are seeking an Associate Account Executive to drive revenue growth by building partnerships with agencies and clients across various industries, focusing on digital advertising solutions.
Responsibilities
- Achieve quarterly and annual revenue goals through proactive prospecting, client outreach, and strategic pitching
- Aggressively generate new business through presentations, meetings, and participation in industry events and conferences
- Manage and grow relationships with agencies and direct clients across multiple verticals
- Negotiate and structure deals with agency and client decision-makers
- Communicate effectively around major rankings launches, product updates, and key tentpole moments in the U.S. News editorial calendar
- Develop a deep understanding of the U.S. News brand, audience, advertising solutions, and market differentiators
- Partner with account management, marketing, strategy, and product teams to ensure effective campaign activation and client satisfaction
- Track progress toward sales targets to ensure consistent growth and accountability
- Willingness to travel as business requires
Skills
- One - Three years of experience in digital advertising sales with revenue responsibility or growth objectives
- Strong interest in building a long-term career in digital ad sales
- Familiarity with digital media products including display, programmatic and branded content
- Proven ability to meet or exceed goals through persistence, organization, and follow-up
- Strong communication and presentation skills; confident speaking with clients, prospects, and internal stakeholders
- High energy, enthusiasm, and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset
- Excellent attention to detail and follow-through on deliverables
- Demonstrated experience with CRM platforms to effectively track, manage, and optimize client relationships
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
- Experience working with financial services, technology, and/or travel brands
- Knowledge of the programmatic advertising ecosystem
- Previous experience in a quota-carrying or revenue-generating role
Benefits
- Paid vacation time
- Medical
- Tuition reimbursement
- Training
Company Overview
- U.S. News & World Report is an American media company that publishes consumer advice, rankings, and analysis. It was founded in 1933, and is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is http://www.usnews.com.