Americas

Advertising Sales Executive

Location: New York

The Economist Group owns, manages and develops global media brands aimed at an audience of international business people and decision-makers. It is the leading source of analysis on international business and world affairs, delivering its information through a range of formats from newspapers and magazines to conferences and electronic services.

The Economist magazine has enjoyed industry leading growth in circulation over the last five years. Editorially, the magazine continues to be a must read for senior business people, opinion leaders, financiers and politicians alike. To capitalize on our growing readership and future investments in the brand in the US, The Economist is growing our advertising team. The Economist is looking to recruit a talented Advertising Sales Executive to grow revenues across our print and online properties.

Requirements:

• BS / BA degree preferred or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of 4 years online display advertising sales experience
• A proven track record of revenue and market-share growth
• Extensive knowledge of US national business, tech, and auto advertisers
• Experience in structuring integrated print and online programs
• Strong knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, contact management Software
• Knowledge of DART, MediaVisor, Atlas, required
• Results driven ; Motivated and enthusiastic with a commitment to succeed
• Be able to position and sell an established highly valued brand
• Must be well organized and able to balance executing strategy with the need to deliver short term results, with attention to detail
• Must be creative and able to generate advertising solutions
• Numerate
• Punctual and Honest
• Willingness to travel and ability to organize trips effectively
• Ability to influence and communicate with colleagues in other offices, both nationally and internationally
• Excellent relationship building and communication skills
• Strong written and verbal skills essential  

The Economist Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

If you would like to be considered for this challenging position, please submit your letter of interest (Salary Requirements a must) and resume to jobsny@economist.com or:

The Economist Group
Human Resources
111 W. 57th Street
New York, NY 10019