Newsweek
AccountExecutive
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“Account Executive at Newsweek. Skills: B2B outreach, Sales support, Lead generation, Client research. Conduct company research. Coordinate preliminary meetings”
Industry & Context.
Creative outreach strategies
12pm to 9pm IST, Monday to Friday
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
B2B outreach experience, Sales support experience, Lead generation experience, Commercial role experience, Engage with prospective clients, Research prospective clients, International markets exposure, International clients exposure, Draft detailed emails, Draft personalised emails, In depth research, Company analysis, Identify timely reasons to approach, Punctual on phone, Professional on phone, Punctual over email, Professional over email, Think creatively about outreach, Communicate with senior stakeholders, Build rapport with senior stakeholders, Identify relevant prospects, Identify timely outreach opportunities, Draft clear communications, Draft tailored communications, Draft compelling communications, Commercial awareness, Manage pipelines using CRM, Track activity using CRM, Use AI tools for research, Use AI tools for productivity, Manage multiple projects, Manage multiple priorities, Target-driven, Focus on outreach activity, Focus on meeting-setting, Prepare briefing materials, Support meeting readiness
Nice to Have
Media experience advantageous, Events experience advantageous, Partnerships experience advantageous, Understanding of events helpful, Understanding of sponsorships helpful, Understanding of content-led offerings helpful, Familiarity with thought leadership formats advantageous, Academic record preferred
What You'll Do.
Conduct company research
Coordinate preliminary meetings
Schedule preliminary meetings
Coordinate interviews
Provide support to EVP
Provide support to Senior Project Director
Handle communications
Ensure smooth running of projects
Prepare briefs for roles
Research companies for conferences
Research companies for reports
Identify companies for conferences
Identify companies for reports
Contact decision makers
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Senior stakeholders; Sales teams
Communication Scope
Drafting emails; Written communications; Briefing materials
Full Job Description
Newsweek is the global media organization that has earned audience time and trust for more than 90 years. Newsweek reaches 100 million people each month with thought-provoking news, opinion, images, graphics, and video delivered across a dozen print and digital platforms. Headquartered in New York City, Newsweek also publishes international editions in EMEA and Asia. The Account Executive will conduct company research, coordinate and schedule preliminary meetings and interviews, maintain agendas, and provide support to the EVP and Senior Project Director. The role includes handling communications, arranging appointments, ensuring the smooth running of projects, updating the CRM system, and preparing clear briefs for designated roles to use in meetings. This is a full-time role based in India. Working hours will be 12pm to 9pm IST, Monday to Friday. Your key responsibilities include researching and identifying companies suitable for our conferences and special feature reports, contacting the appropriate decision makers, and arranging meetings in line with the Executive Vice President and other persons calendar. The position requires strong skills in drafting detailed, personalised emails, in depth research, and company analysis. You will be able to identify timely reasons to approach target companies such as recent rebrands or product launches, be punctual and professional on the phone and over email, and think creatively about outreach strategies. Any other reasonable duties to meet the needs of the business. Experience & Qualifications Some experience in B2B outreach, sales support, lead generation, or a similar commercial role (media, events, or partnerships is advantageous) Experience engaging with or researching prospective clients and markets Exposure to international markets or clients is beneficial Understanding of events, sponsorships, or content-led offerings is helpful but not essential Familiarity with thought leadership formats (e. g. reports, webinars,
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