Business Development Executive

The Buffalo News is seeking a Business Development Executive to drive digital multi-media account growth through prospecting, developing, and closing leads. The successful candidate will have a background in sales, preferably in digital advertising, and will be responsible for creating and delivering advertising solutions to clients.

Requirements

• Achieve sales goals through creative sales strategies
• Work extensively with local business owners to develop advertising plans
• Present marketing solutions in areas such as print media, banner display, targeted, search engine optimization, and social media platforms
• Cold call and prospect for new advertisers using phone, email, and face-to-face meetings
• Collaborate with Digital Sales Specialists, Sales Managers, Creatives Services, and Account Coordinators to create and deliver advertising solutions

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Dynamic, interesting work environment
• Career growth opportunities
• Extensive benefit program
• Medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, company provided life insurance and supplemental life insurance
• Health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, and transit/parking accounts
• 401K retirement plan with company match
• 7 recognized company paid holidays each year
• Generous flexible time off policy
• Paid parental leave for new parents