Junior Account Executive

Informa TechTarget

Junior Account Executive

Washington, DC
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    Launch Your Sales Career as a Jr. Account Executive at Industry Dive, an Informa TechTarget Business!

    Are you ready to dive into the exciting world of B2B sales and content marketing? Industry Dive, an Informa TechTarget Business, is looking for enthusiastic Jr. Account Executive.

    Who We Are

    Industry Dive, an Informa TechTarget Business, is the go-to source for business leaders seeking cutting-edge insights. Our 36+ publications deliver top-notch journalism, covering everything from emerging business models to game-changing technologies.

    Your Exciting Role

    As a Jr. Account Executive, you'll play a key role in driving our growth. Here's what you’ll be doing:

    • Master the full sales cycle, from initial outreach to closing deals
    • Identify and nurture leads to build lasting relationships with clients
    • Support client retention and renewals to drive business growth
    • Become the face of our brand in the marketplace

    What You'll Gain

    • Freedom and Ownership: Take charge of your own business section and sales goals
    • Valuable Skills: Learn about business, media, sales, and marketing in a hands-on environment
    • Career Growth: Start your journey in the booming digital and content marketing industry, with plenty of opportunities to advance

    What We’re Looking For

    • Self-motivation and a strong desire to succeed
    • Excellent relationship-building skills and a natural ability to connect with others
    • Eagerness to learn and explore new ideas in marketing and sales
    • A fascination with marketing and consumer behavior
    • A genuine desire to master the art of sales

    What You'll Learn

    • Professional communication skills to charm even the toughest prospects
    • Negotiation tactics and strategies to close impressive deals
    • End-to-end sales process management and how to handle the entire sales cycle
    • How to navigate complex marketing organizations and engage with key decision-makers
    • How to stay ahead in the fast-paced world of digital, B2B, and content marketing

    No prior experience? No problem! We welcome recent graduates with a drive for success and a passion for learning. If you're eager to jump into the world of sales and marketing, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

    Ready to Take the Plunge?

    Apply now and let’s dive in together at Industry Dive, an Informa TechTarget Business! Join us and make your mark in the thrilling world of B2B sales and content marketing!

  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    • At least 1 year in sales or business development, with experience in building and nurturing relationships through internships, part-time roles, or volunteering.

    • Exceptional writing and speaking skills, with the ability to communicate clearly, persuasively, and confidently. Active listener who understands and responds thoughtfully.

    • Ability to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, staying organized and meeting deadlines while prioritizing effectively.

    • Comfortable reaching out to decision-makers, initiating conversations, and making pitches over the phone with confidence and ease.

    • Compensation:

    • Salary: $45,000 to $50,000, plus sales commission.

    • Job posting closes on April 2nd 2025

    Additional Information

    Why work at Informa

    Employee experience is very important to us at Informa. On top of joining a supportive, diverse and ambitious team that welcomes all types of candidates. We are also flexible with different working patterns and prioritize promotions internally. Our benefits include:

    • Freedom & flexibility: colleagues rate us highly for the flexibility and trust they receive, and we support a range of working patterns.
    • Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active diversity and inclusion networks.
    • Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available too.
    • Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When it’s time for the next step, we encourage and support internal job moves.
    • Time out: We offer unlimited paid time off (PTO) to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance. In addition to your PTO, and you will receive 10 national holidays.
    • Competitive benefits, including a 401k match, parental leave and an ESPP offering company shares at a minimum 15% discount.
    • Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, free access to a wellness app and more.
    • Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programs.
    • As an international company, the chance to collaborate with teams around the world

    We’re not solely focused on a checklist of skills. We champion energy and ambition and look for colleagues who will roll their sleeves up, join in and help make things happen. If it sounds like a match and you have most – although not all – of the skills and experience listed, we welcome your application.

    At Informa, you'll find inclusive experiences and environments where all perspectives and backgrounds are welcomed. As part of this approach and our diversity and inclusion commitments, we are also formally an Equal Opportunities Employer. This means we base decisions on relevant qualifications and merit and do not discriminate on the basis of key characteristics and statuses, including all of those protected by law. Ask us or see our website for full information.

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    Nondiscrimination Policy

    TechTarget, Inc., doing business as Informa TechTarget, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. Informa TechTarget complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable federal, state or local law.