Account Executive, Academic Insights

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

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