National Sales - Account Manag

Req #18934 Wednesday, January 19, 2022 Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) is a subscription-led and digitally focused media and marketing solutions company committed to empowering communities to thrive. With an unmatched reach at the national and local level, Gannett touches the lives of millions with our Pulitzer-Prize winning content, consumer experiences and benefits, and advertiser products and services. Our current portfolio of media assets includes USA TODAY, local media organizations in 46 states in the U.S., and Newsquest, a wholly owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom with more than 120 local news media brands. Gannett also owns the digital marketing services companies ReachLocal, Inc., UpCurve, Inc., and WordStream, Inc., which are marketed under the LOCALiQ brand, and runs the largest media-owned events business in the U.S., USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures. To connect with us, visit www.gannett.com . Gannett - National Sales Account Manager USA TODAY NETWORK is seeking a National Sales Account Manager to be primarily focused on supporting the print and digital business of the Multi-Channel Sales team in growing revenue with existing customers, as well as identification of new advertising prospects. This is a role that requires collaboration with the client, sales team and multiple internal departments to deliver cross channel solutions for national and large regional clients. The position supports both the National Sales Team as well as the Multi-Channel Sales Team. Other activities include attending client meetings, creating advertising media plans, using independent judgment in negotiating terms, and managing the full lifecycle of day-to-day account management activities, including the successful launch and maintenance of all campaigns. Handling customer related interaction and problem solving with local Gannett sites and internal, cross division communication, is also a key aspect of the role. Specific account assignments may also be designated to the National Sales Account manager with management approval. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Work with assig