Account Executive

This is a Full Time Job

We are looking for an Account Executive who will develop and maintain business on all platforms – TV, digital, and multicast. The preferred candidate has 1-2 years of sales experience, is a self-starter, thrives in a goal-oriented team environment, and has a desire to WIN! Are you ready to take the next step in your sales career, make a great living, and join a top company in the broadcast media industry? If the answer is yes, we want to hear from you!

As an Account Executive, you will primarily be making sales calls and/or visiting with clients or potential clients away from the station. It is the expectation that you will meet with clients in person and have capabilities for zoom/video conference meetings as needed. Additionally, in this hybrid position, you will attend in-person meetings at the station.

Job Responsibilities:

• Generate new business revenue across all platforms

• Manage and cultivate an active account list

• Ensure all revenue goals are achieved

• Create and deliver sales presentations to client/agency personnel

• Collaborate with other departments in the station to ensure client satisfaction

• In-person attendance is required.

Qualifications Requirements:

• 1-2 years of sales experience preferred, plus an understanding of media plans, the advertising marketplace, and key competition

• Military training and experience will be considered in lieu of media sales experience

• Ability to use interpersonal communication skills to develop rapport with clients, anticipate needs, and negotiate

• Proficiency with Wide Orbit, Wide Orbit Media Sales, Kantar or other commercial monitoring programs, and Microsoft applications a plus
• Must possess a driver's license with a good driving record

Education:

• College degree preferred

• Hearst Television is a proud supporter of military veterans. Related military training and experience will be considered.

Additional Requirements:

As part of its continued efforts to maintain a safe workplace for employees, Hearst Television requires that all newly hired employees be fully vaccinated (as defined by the CDC) against the coronavirus by the first day of employment as a condition of employment, to the extent permitted by applicable law. HTV will consider requests for reasonable accommodations due to medical and/or religious reasons on an individual basis in accordance with applicable legal requirements.