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Account Executive

University of Missouri
Columbia, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 7/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/24/2026

Hiring Department


The Missourian

Job Description


  • Contact prospective new and existing customers (primarily retail businesses) to sell print and digital advertising.
  • Make sales and service calls on a list of established clients for newspaper and online advertising.
  • Inform customers of upcoming special section advertising opportunities and other advertising –related services available.
  • Act as liaison between customers and production staff by advising clients of advertising deadlines and meeting production deadlines.
  • The successful applicant should be very deadline-oriented.
  • Some collection on overdue advertising balances.
  • Active participation in community events (i.e. Chamber of Commerce), participation in Missourian event marketing opportunities and other personal contacts in order to establish business relationships within the community.
  • Facilitate and mentor students in Advanced Media Sales.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Shift


8-5 Monday – Friday. Occasional nights and weekends as needed.

Minimum Qualifications


Associate's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Anticipated Hiring Range


Salary: $37,142.28 base commission

University Title: Account Executive

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Application Materials


Cover letter and Resume

Sponsorship Information


Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Benefit Eligibility


This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement


Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.

Salary : $37,142

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