Account Executive Jobs in Illinois

An Account Executive in the broadcasting industry plays a crucial role in creating and maintaining relationships with clients. They are responsible for selling advertising time, planning media schedules, and ensuring the successful delivery of clients' advertisements. In addition, they work closely with other departments such as creative, production, and finance to ensure that client needs are met and campaigns are executed successfully. They are expected to understand market trends, analyze sales data, and offer creative advertising solutions to clients.

Important skills for an Account Executive include excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills. They should have a deep understanding of the broadcasting industry and advertising strategies. Furthermore, a degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field is often required, and certifications in sales or advertising may be beneficial. Prior to becoming an Account Executive, a person may have roles such as Sales Representative, Account Manager, or Media Planner in the broadcasting or advertising industry.

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Account Executive (Central)

  • Chicago, IL
  • 9 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 9 hours ago

Zefr is seeking an Account Executive that is a digital advertising sales expert to help drive increased revenue during its current phase of explosive growth!...

Senior Account Executive, Brand

  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago

We are looking for a Senior Account Executive to join our Brand team, supporting global food and QSR brands....

Client Account Manager II, Performance

  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago

at Pinterest, Inc. in Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description About Pinterest: Millions of people around the world come to our platform to find creative ideas, dream about new possibilities...

Senior Account Executive, Retail, Large Customer Sales

  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago

Your knowledge of online media combined with your communication skills and analytical abilities shapes how new and existing businesses grow....

Account Executive

  • Peoria, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Peoria, IL
  • 5 days ago

Position Overview The Account Executive successfully manages relationships with dozens of local and regional businesses, protects and grows the revenue base, identifies and creates new business opportunities...

Account Manager, Local Ad Sales

  • Chicago, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 6 days ago

Overview and Responsibilities: Are you passionate about digital business development? Do you possess a straight-forward get-it-done positive outlook with strong presentation and interpersonal...

Account Executive

  • Rockford, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Rockford, IL
  • 6 days ago

Account Executive At Townsquare we are a team of driven individuals who push ourselves and those around us to grow personally and professionally....

Account Manager - NY/NJ

  • Gurnee, IL
  • 7 days ago
  • Gurnee, IL
  • 7 days ago

Job Title: Account Manager Compensation: $50,000 - $70,000 (based on experience) Position Summary This position is responsible for achieving annual sales targets, exploring new territory...

Programmatic Account Manager, Food, Beverage and Restaurants

  • Chicago, IL
  • 8 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 8 days ago

Your knowledge of online media combined with your communication skills and analytical abilities shapes how new and existing businesses grow....

Senior National Account Manager, TV

  • Chicago, IL
  • 9 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 9 days ago

About us Dyson is a global technology enterprise. We're growing fast and our ambition is huge - more categories, more locations and more people.Dyson launched in the US in 2002, and since then...

Senior Account Executive, Health & Wellness, Digital

  • Chicago, IL
  • 11 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 11 days ago

Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, digital media, or a related field....

Account Executive, Paid Media, Health & Wellness

  • Chicago, IL
  • 11 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 11 days ago

This Account Executive will help to establish the strategic vision for a number of client initiatives....

Commercial Account Executive

  • Chicago, IL
  • 13 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 13 days ago

As Commercial Account Executive, your responsibilities will be to partner with our clients to understand their business objectives and brand strategies, building effective digital media plans leveraging...

Senior Commercial Account Executive

  • Chicago, IL
  • 13 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 13 days ago

As a Senior Account Executive, your responsibilities will be to partner with our clients to understand their business objectives and brand strategies, building effective digital media plans leveraging...

Account Manager - CVS Media Exchange (CMX)

  • Chicago, IL
  • 14 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 14 days ago

At CVS Health, were building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care. As the nations leading...

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Salary for Account Executive Jobs in Illinois

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireBroadcasting research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Account Executives in Illinois offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
67.3%
Master's Degree
15.1%
Associate's Degree
6.1%
High School or GED
6.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.9%
Doctorate Degree
1.3%
Some College
0.9%
Some High School
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Account Executives in Illinois
2-4 years
33.1%
1-2 years
28.9%
None
16.1%
10+ years
8.3%
4-6 years
8.2%
Less than 1 year
5.3%


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