Account Executive

Instead of a description written by someone with no experience in the position, we went straight to our actual Account Executives who have been doing this job and here is what they said:

“(614) Media Group is a great place to work if you’re self motivated, and enjoy a challenge. Every day is different. We are a small company, so there is flexibility, but there is also accountability. Your pay check reflects your performance. If you like to meet new people, help businesses become more successful through marketing and advertising campaigns – and aren’t afraid to hear a “no” every now & then – this may be a great opportunity for you.” – Meggin, 15 years

“Need to be self motivated, but also provided with an amazing amount of flexibility – Just always be working towards sales goals 🙂 How much you make is up to you and what you put into the job. Small company – no red tape or jumping through hoops to get something done. Flexibility to be creative in what we can offer customers – we can customize to make the right ad campaign for each new/existing partner. I don’t feel like I sell ads, I help customers build marketing campaigns :)”- Mindy, 4 years

“Working at (614) has been a welcomed change from my past experience working at a big corporation full of red tape and politics. Leadership here is elite and the (614) team is amazing to work with every day. Communication is constant – but not in a micromanaging way. You get the information and answers you need, when you need them. If you are self-motivated (see the trend here), enjoy meeting and talking with new people everyday and want to work for a company that has a great culture, consider joining the (614) team.” – Paul, 2 years

“(614) Media Group provides an opportunity to grow and expand on your skills in the most supportive environment. As a small company, we have a very team oriented culture. Seeing all of our individual work come together in our products is very rewarding. You will get out of it what you put into it. As others have mentioned, the job comes with flexibility, accountability and unlimited opportunity for growth. This position allows you to be connected to the city in a way you never have before, and gives you the chance to help businesses with unique marketing and advertising.” – Anna, 1 year

Let’s get down to it:

We’re looking for someone that is genuinely curious, enjoys helping others reach their goals, and understands the people they’re meeting with are human, too.You’ll spend the majority of your day out of the office. Meeting and talking to new people, learning about their passions and helping them grow their business. The rest of your day will be spent prospecting, connecting with existing partners, writing proposals, and getting creative to help your clients stand out.Attitude is everything. Sales can bring out your highest of highs and also your lowest of lows. And while it’s our job to help even those peaks and valleys out, it’s critical that you have a desire to turn those lows into motivation. It’s also important that our wins are genuinely in the best interest of our partners.This is a Monday – Friday, 9a-5p type of position but if we’re being honest, we’re typically enjoying a beverage (safely) out and about in the city by early Friday afternoon.Compensation includes salary + commission. We believe you should be compensated for the time spent prospecting and engaging with clients as well as when you make a sale. In your first year, salary is about 45% of your overall compensation. Year two, about 40%. Year 3 about 30%, etc. There is no cap on commission, your success brings success for the entire company.We’re not here to ask where you’ll see yourself in five years. But, we do want to help you do more of what makes you happy. If you’re entrepreneurial at all, we want to help give you a springboard.

Next steps? If you’re interested in starting a conversation, please send over your resume or, more importantly, what you’re most proud of, and how you’re looking to grow.

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A little bit about (614):

(614) is the brand that inspires Columbus. From our magazines to Restaurant Week and 614Now.com, we create platforms that help our audiences experience the best the city has to offer. Your role as a (614) Account Executive will be to deliver incredible value to local businesses and our audience through our print and digital assets.

Our Brands

(614) Magazine614NOW.com(614) RefinedRestaurant WeekStock & Barrel(614) Beer614TV

Who we are. These are the traits we value as a company and in each other:

We Own It: We take pride in everything we do – from our individual work, to the work of the team as a whole – and we do it with a positive attitude.We’re Naturally Competitive: We’re always looking to kick things up a notch. From our events to our print and digital products, improving is part of who we are.We Always Find A Way To Yes: We’re problem solvers by nature and enjoy finding ways to get the job done for our teammates, audience, and clients.

(614) is growing and looking for one more AE to join the team. If you've ever been curious about what it's like to work at one of the premier media brands in Columbus, let's connect!