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Account Associate
Sales Washington, D.C.
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Description
Are you ready to continue your career in advertising, business, or marketing?
Smithbucklin is looking for an Account Associateto join the team in Washington DC. Smithbucklin's Sales Services Team specializes in national advertising, sponsorship and exhibit sales for associations. This is an exciting and challenging position for a high-energy, detail-oriented individual with a keen interest in digital media, print media and in person events. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a group of association and media professionals who use imagination, solid experience, a winning attitude and a competitive spirit to exceed client expectations.
What You Will Do
Manage a portfolio of Association clients that Smithbucklin sells exhibit, sponsorship, and advertising on behalf of
Manage client databases and prospect for new sales leads
Maintain regular communication with advertisers, exhibitors, or sponsors regarding upcoming deadlines and ad material collection
Execute preflight processes and maintain detailed production reports for print and digital publications
Participate in client meetings
Attend client conferences and tradeshows on an as-needed basis
Complete and update industry market analysis to assist with pricing strategies and new business development
Monitor general site statistics for clients’ websites and digital products (e.g., eNewsletters, eblasts and webinars) using Google Analytics or similar software
Partner with the sales team, association and production teams to improve campaign performance based on client goal
Maintain and submit weekly reports out of Salesforce
Manage project timelines, such as webinar campaigns or custom content opportunities
This Role Might Be for You If…
You have an interest in new digital media and technologies, and are hungry to build your career in B2B sales or Client Services
You have a positive, upbeat attitude and a high degree of energy
You have a demonstrated willingness to take on new and challenging projects
You possess an intense attention to detail and accuracy
You exhibit the ability to work autonomously and manage own projects
You have the ability to communicate ideas effectively
You have the ability to travel up to 10%
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year university or equivalent experience
1-2 year of relevant professional experience
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in publishing, advertising, tradeshows or similar industries
Ad trafficking experience with a major commercial ad serving platform, such as Equativ, SmartAd, Broadstreet, AdButler, or Google Double Click
Experience with Salesforce is a plus
Experience with design programs, such as Photoshop and InDesign is a plus
Experience with HTML is a plus
Familiarity with Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) standards and best practices is a plus
Skill and experience using Microsoft Excel
Proficiency with basic computer programming, including the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Where Do You Fit?
Whether you are just beginning your career or are a mid- or senior-level professional, working at Smithbucklin will offer you countless opportunities to develop transferrable skills, acquire meaningful knowledge and gain rich experiences at an accelerated pace. By working collaboratively with smart, ambitious, multi-talented, genuine and hardworking colleagues, you will build meaningful, deep and enduring relationships that will serve you well throughout your career, regardless of your chosen path. In addition, as a 100 percent employee-owned company, Smithbucklin offers all of our people – regardless of position or compensation – an equal chance to experience the fulfillment and reap the benefits of ownership. As owners, our employees control the destiny of Smithbucklin and are unified in the goal of building a great, enduring company.
Equal Employment Opportunity
At Smithbucklin, Equal Employment Opportunity is our commitment and goal. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other protected status designated by federal, state or local law. Applicants are encouraged to confidentially self-identify when applying. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a reference and background investigation based on position.
Smithbucklin will not sponsor applicants for work visas and as a precondition of employment, you must be authorized to work in the United States permanently.