**Job Description** **_Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are at the core of our mission to strengthen and empower the communities we serve._** **Account Executive- Healthcare Industry** Remote-based position- ideally located in Birmingham or Central AL. Act as Strategic Advertising Consultant to Healthcare Clients, backed by a Leading-Edge Digital Media Organization. If you are a driven sales pro with healthcare and digital advertising sales experience that thrives in a fast-paced and competitive environment, then this is your opportunity. Experience in healthcare is a plus, if you have a minimum of two years of solid digital advertising sales skills, this could be your chance to work for one of the country’s largest privately-owned media companies that provides an interactive sales and product training program, and resources that support our sellers from prospecting new business opportunities through client retention. Clients in this space, such as Health Systems, Hospitals, Physician Groups and Practices, and Senior Living facilities will rely on you to be the expert consultant and help them achieve their business goals. You will leverage your critical thinking skills and creativity to develop innovative solutions, backed by the resources of Advance Healthcare as well as Alabama Media Group. You will join a team of top talent, sharing ideas and exploring the latest trends with other "A" players like yourself. We'll reward you with a generous compensation plan, excellent benefits, professional development opportunities, and more. Advance Healthcare specializes in the development of digital marketing campaigns that align with healthcare providers goals to acquire patients and increase referrals. We utilize an integrated mix of marketing solutions, including content marketing, digital media, search, video, email, social media marketing and more, designed to reach the consumer every step of the way. We are looking for someone with an entrepreneurial mindset that is excited to build their own business independently and as part of a healthcare marketing team. The ideal candidate has experience with a needs-based sales approach that exceeds customer expectations. This position has an active account list, but a new business focus is imperative. An average day for you will include cross collaboration with account team members for current client success as well as prospecting, conducting meetings to gain new clients, and pitching strategic campaigns to healthcare executives. You will be expected to consistently build your sales funnel and work to close business at a high velocity. Advance Healthcare and Alabama Media Group are part of Advance Local, a leading privately-owned media company comprised of 12 local affiliated news and information websites that rank #1 among local media in their respective markets and more than 30 affiliated newspapers known for their award-winning journalism. Advance Local is part of Advance Publications, along with Conde Nast and American City Business Journals. Compensation for this position is comprised of a base salary plus incentive compensation. The base salary range is $40,000 to $50,000 per year. Additional incentives bring total potential compensation to $83,500 to $93,500. **We offer a Great Benefits Package including:** + Competitive Base + Uncapped Earning Potential + Full Health/Dental/Vision Benefits Offered + Generous PTO + 401K with Employer Match **To be a good fit for the role of Account Executive, Advance Healthcare, you should have:** + A track record of success in consultative, solution-oriented sales, and a strong entrepreneurial spirit + Minimum of two years of digital advertising sales + Experience selling digital media advertising is strongly preferred; at a minimum, you will need enthusiasm for digital advertising and the ability to learn quickly + Comprehensive knowledge of needs-based selling + Proven success at increasing sales in a competitive marketplace + CRM sales management software experience with a leading platform, preferably salesforce.com + Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook + A bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience + Just as important as your experience and skills will be the following characteristics and competencies: + Strong self-motivation and the ability to achieve goals independently + Exceptional relationship-building skills + Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation abilities, including active listening skills + A strong team-player approach + Solid organizational skills, including the ability to multi-task, handle pressure and work under deadlines Your territory will include key growth markets in Central GA, AL and MS. You will work from your home office, and you'll need to be based within the territory. This job requires reliable transportation to meet with clients. At Advance Healthcare we are looking for exceptional top producers. If inspiring the extraordinary describes your skill set, let’s talk. **Additional Information** Advance Local Media offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package with affordable options for your healthcare including medical, dental and vision plans, mental health support options, flexible spending accounts, fertility assistance, a competitive 401(k) plan to help plan for your future, generous paid time off, paid parental and caregiver leave and an employee assistance program to support your work/life balance, optional legal assistance, life insurance options, as well as flexible holidays to honor cultural diversity. Alabama Media Group is a part of Advance Local Media, one of the largest media groups in the United States, which operates the leading news and information companies in more than 20 cities, reaching 52+ million people monthly with our quality, real-time journalism and community engagement. Our company is built upon the values of Integrity, Customer-first, Inclusiveness, Collaboration and Forward-looking. For more information about Advance Local, please visit www.advancelocal.com . Alabama Media Group is one of the country's most innovative local media companies -- and operates AL.com, the AL Education Lab, This is Alabama, People of Alabama and the Birmingham, Huntsville and Mobile editions of The Lede. In addition, the company runs a digital marketing business which serves advertising clients throughout the Southeast, a film production group Advance Originals, and the national brands Reckon and It's a Southern Thing. In the past 5 years, AL.com journalists have been awarded two Pulitzer Prizes and been a finalist for another, won 21 regional Emmys for documentary work, an Edward R. Murrow award for podcasting and a Webby Award for short-form comedy. _Advance Local Media is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment, and is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state or local law._ _If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information._ Advance Local Media does not provide sponsorship for work visas or employment authorization in the United States. Only candidates who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. will be considered for this position.