Marketwired, an innovative communications leader is the partner of choice for marketing, public relations and investor relations professionals worldwide. We have played a pivotal role in sharing breaking, market-moving information and connecting news makers to news consumers for more than 30 years.  

Our suite of services includes news release distribution via traditional and social media channels, best-in-class monitoring and analytics, media targeting, content distribution and hosting, financial disclosure and regulatory filing services, and a fully integrated communications platform, Marketwired Resonate.

From 20 offices on four continents, the Marketwired team proudly partners with more than 15,000 customers worldwide, helping  them find better ways to create and share their news with the people who influence their brands and impact their business. 

We are committed to innovation, customer service and collaboration, and are currently looking for an Account Executive to be based in our Chicago office selling our suite of products to our Small and Medium Sized Business Clients.

 A Successful Chicago Sales Professional at Marketwired is described as:

• An Entrepreneur: You have a solid foundation in sales. You excel in identifying and working with new clients and want to build upon your existing skill set and learn a true consultative sales model. 
• Creative: You have examples of resourceful selling strategies “You’ve led discovery and demonstration calls with clients and have been praised for your ability to customize your sales process through the education of your prospects.  We believe in earned autonomy and provide a great mix of best practices and the freedom to develop your own methodologies.
• A Team Player: You will be working with both new business reps and account managers within the Chicago office and in other locations throughout the United States and Canada.  You know your success is related to your team and never underestimate the value of collaboration as it relates to sales process and industry trends
• Social: You love being surrounded by people and people gravitate towards you. You want to work with colleagues who think the same way and contribute to an awesome culture. You believe in the power of influence and are a strong advocate for educating clients on the power of social. 

 Your daily responsibilities at Marketwired will include:

• Developing and building a book of business within Marketing, Public Relations, Communications and Investor Relations sector and positioning Marketwired as the Communications platform of choice
• Ownership of the entire sales process including lead sourcing, prospecting, presentation and sales pipeline with demonstrated skills to follow up and close business within a certain time frame
• Producing and delivering sales presentations including marketing materials and email campaigns demonstrating value proposition
• Negotiation of pricing and presentation for multiple tiers of company offerings
• Participating in weekly meetings and providing your input in regards to marketing initiatives, product development and competitor activities
• Providing detailed weekly summary reports as it relates to individual forecasts, client feedback and new opportunities
• Serving  as a liaison between your assigned team and other departments at Marketwired ensuring all client needs are met

 To be successful in this Sales position at Marketwired you need:

• Completion of a four year degree from an accredited post-secondary institution
• 2+ years of sales experience preferably within a marketing or public relations sector
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel PowerPoint and a CRM tool (preferably Salesforce)
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Proven ability to meet deadlines adhering to forecasts, monthly quotas and targets
• Strong organizational skills in relation to prioritizing tasks