Account Executive
New Jersey Business Magazine, NJBIA
Account Executive
Location: Remote (Trenton, NJ in-office mtgs as required)
Salary: $48,000 - $55,000 + commission
www.njbmagazine.com / www.njba.org
http://www.facebook.com/njbmagazine
Who we are: The New Jersey Business and Industry Association (NJBIA) is the nation’s largest statewide employer association, supporting thousands of NJ businesses with vital information, services, and advocacy. Our flagship New Jersey Business Magazine reaches 78,000+ readers — including top state decision-makers.
What we offer: A workplace that fosters innovation and offers flexible work arrangements, competitive salary, and generous benefits including: vacation, sick, and personal time; nine paid holidays; a 401(k) plan with employer match up to 6%; medical with Health Savings Account; dental; and much more.
About the Role: We are currently seeking a motivated full-time Multi-Media Account Executive to join our dynamic team. In this exciting role, you’ll take the lead in selling print and digital advertising for our flagship magazine, as well as multimedia products, services, event partnerships, and webinars to an established client base. You will craft compelling presentations and proposals that win new business and strengthen relationships with our loyal advertisers. This is a remote role with required monthly in-person meetings at our Trenton office, as well as in-person client visits and networking events. You’ll play a key role in driving growth—prospecting new opportunities through traditional outreach, social media, and creative lead-generation strategies. By staying aware of industry trends and competitive activity, you’ll consistently uncover fresh account leads and help move revenue forward. This position is ideal for a self-motivated, goal-driven sales professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Candidates should have 2–5 years of demonstrated media sales experience, strong knowledge of media content, and a proven ability to exceed sales goals. You will manage an exclusive account and prospect list, prepare and present multimedia advertising proposals, and work to consistently meet—and aim to exceed—monthly sales targets. Join us and play a key role in helping our clients succeed while advancing your own career in a dynamic, supportive team environment!
Requirements & Skills:
- Excellent presentation and persuasion skills.
- Must have strong writing skills.
- Must be a flexible, self-starter.
- Required monthly in-person meetings at our Trenton office
- In-person and virtual client visits
- Attend networking events
- Strong computer skills, MS Office, MS Teams, and database experience.
- Must be skilled using social media for prospecting.
- Attentive to details.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Excellent communication skills and be client-focused.
- Bachelors Degree preferred or relevant work experience
- Ability to work effectively with team members and internal and external contacts.
- Work with other NJBIA departments and staff to carry out the mission of NJBIA.
- Independent professional with strong time management skills across teams and tight deadlines.
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, with excellent communication.
- Adaptable and eager to learn new tools, with a problem-solving mindset.
NJBIA believes that diversity in all dimensions of the organization supports and bolsters the innovative thinking essential to its success and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants. NJBIA's goal is for our people to reflect the state in which we live and the members we serve, and to ensure representation of people of color, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities in our organization.