U.S. News & World Report is a multifaceted digital media company dedicated to helping citizens and consumers make important decisions. The Account Executive for Academic Insights will assist with a subscription-based analytics platform, focusing on client relations, driving new business, and supporting product enhancements.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain rapport with new and existing clients through excellent service
- Generate leads, exceed sales and retention targets, and research the marketplace for new sources of revenue
- Build brand awareness through product demonstrations, marketing campaigns, and attending conferences
- Understand both the platform and U.S. News' data and methodologies at a deep level
- Work with the team to build this business
- Translate feedback from clients into product enhancements and communicate desired enhancements to technology teams
- Work with Program Manager and cross-functional teams to update product data for each launch, communications, and fielding post-launch questions
Skills
- Completed a Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- One (1)- three (3) years of sales or account management experience
- A proven ability to meet sales targets
- A rich sense of client service and support
- Experience with building out marketing campaigns
- Strong communication skills and collaboration skills
- Is detail-oriented with excellent time management skills
- Can work collaboratively with a team or independently, as needed
- The ability to travel to industry events and represent U.S. News
- Experience collaborating with product management teams
- Experience in the education industry (experience in higher education strongly preferred)
- Is proficient in Excel
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.