Account Executive
Hearst Television
Winston-Salem, NCThis was removed by the employer on 8/31/2021 9:14:00 AM PST
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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.