
Sales Account Associate Trainee
Hearst Television
Fort Myers, FLThis was removed by the employer on 4/13/2026 9:42:00 PM PST
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This is a Full Time Job
Gulf Coast News in Fort Myers, FL is looking for a Sales Account Associate. This entry level position is designed as a training program for candidates with the desire and ability to excel as a media advertising executive but who lacks the experience required. As a Sales Account Associate, your focus is to learn all facets of local linear and digital television sales in preparation of becoming an Account Executive for Hearst Television's Gulf Coast NBC/ABC. All sales team members, led by the Local Sales Manager, will contribute to your training and ultimate success. You will report to the Director of Sales.
Training
• Comprehensive 9-12-month training, with ongoing career development and opportunities through Gulf Coast News
• Learning industry-leading communication and sales techniques
• Train with top sales producers
• Learn software skills such as WideOrbit Traffic and Media Sales, Media Monitors, Marshall Marketing, and other sales platforms
• Learn and work with Nielsen research data
• Roleplay and practice presentations regularly
Responsibilities
Tasks listed below are all a part of the training regimen for development to Account Executive
• Assist the development of sales proposals, advertising packages, and client presentations
• Create supportive marketing materials for the sales department
• Prepare proposals based on account executive requests
• Communicate with our teams (including sales, commercial production, finance) and external clients on performance and delivery of campaigns
• Manage sales database in Microsoft Dynamics.
Requirements
• Can handle pressures of time-sensitive projects with professional approach
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are necessary
• Excellent social, intrapersonal, and presentation skills
• Must be focused and organized
• Proficiency in Excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets)
• Must have an enterprising spirit with a goal of becoming a media sales Account Executive in 9-12 months
• Related military experience will be considered