Account Executive
CBS Television Stations
Pittsburgh, PAThis was removed by the employer on 7/8/2021 10:59:00 AM PST
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CBS Television Stations consists of 28 CBS-owned stations in 17 major U.S. markets, as well as the stations' digital properties. The portfolio of stations includes 15 that are part of the CBS Television Network, eight affiliates of The CW Network, three independent stations and two MyNetworkTV affiliates.
The station group's properties also include CBSN Local, a joint initiative with CBS Interactive that features direct-to-consumer streaming news services in the markets where the Company has local news organizations. CBS Television Stations' premium local content is also distributed to consumers by the group's websites and mobile applications.
We are looking for a motivated and results-driven Advertising Account Executive responsible for developing, maintaining and servicing accounts. This is an outside sales position responsible for generating revenue by prospecting and selling multi-media advertising solutions for KDKA-TV, WPCW-TV, and CBSPittsburgh.com. If you have excellent customer service skills and a motivation for sales, this could be the role for you!
Primary Responsibilities:
• Develop, service and grow revenue from new and existing business accounts; support new business prospecting.
• Follow up on marketing leads (via cold calls), as well as expand business from the station's existing client base.
• Develop creative marketing campaigns, including all multimedia-solutions based on the client's needs.
• Support media research and ratings.
• Update and manage CRM tracker.
Basic Qualifications:
• College degree preferred.
• Previous sales experience a plus.
• Comfort using and working with technology; software knowledge preferred (Nielsen and other programs).
• Strong closing skills and communication skills; ability to work with customers and sell to customer needs.
• Effective oral and written communication abilities and strong people skills.
• Upbeat, detail oriented, self-motivated, reliable and strong teammate.