Account Executive
Hearst Television
New Orleans, LAThis is a Full Time Job
DESCRIPTION:
An Account Executive sells advertising to local businesses and negotiates impressions and rates with ad agencies. You will also solicit new businesses to advertise TV and web. If you are motivated by an excellent product, great compensation, and working with a talented team of professionals, look no further. We will provide the tools for powerful multi-platform marketing solutions to create partnerships to retain and grow our client base. You will report to the Local Sales Manager. If you want to work for the best, we want to hear from you today!
Responsibilities
• Produce revenue across all available platforms
• Prospect, contact and present to developmental businesses
• Develop new revenue through building relationships with clients as their trusted advisor
• Form strategic and market partnerships
• Manage and up-sell account/client list
• Conceptualize, create, and deliver sales proposals that are consistent with station strategies
• Achieve individual sales goals while contributing to WDSU's dynamic sales team
• Have a digital first mindset
Requirements
• 1+ years in media or digital sales, or similar sales field
• Experience with the development of new business/non-traditional business
• Have strong negotiation skills
• Experience in a consultative customer-focused business atmosphere
• Accountability within a goal-structured organization
• Must be a team player
• Experience selling to business owners
• Understand and use qualitative research to further sales effort
• Related military experience will be considered
• In-person attendance is required
Diversity Statement
Salary/Benefits
Benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Emotional wellness support
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid parental leave
• LGBTQ health services
Additional Information
WDSU-TV, the NBC affiliate in New Orleans, LA, is part of Hearst Television, which is dedicated to telling stories that reflect the diverse cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities of the communities it serves. The organization values diversity and aims to ensure that its content is compassionate and representative of its audience.
