Heres your chance to join a FOX/CBS affiliate in a top 25 market. FOX59 WXINTV/CBS4 WTTVTV the Nexstarowned stations in Indianapolis Indiana has an opening for a Sales Account Executive for the toprated lifestyle show Indy Now. Be a part of a team of seasoned advertising professionals who use the strength of FOX/CBS to generates revenue onair and online. Combined with a high performing Nielsenrated digital subchannel station ETTV.2 and an extensive offering of digital products its an Account Executives dream come true!
Indy Now is the #1 program in its timeperiod giving local businesses an opportunity to showcase their business. In addition FOX and CBS have over 95 hours of local news a week home of the Colts Big 10 March Madness Indy Car PGA Golf Nascar MLB World Cup and more!
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Responsible for prospecting and developing new business on all platforms for Indy Now WXINTV WTTVTV and ETTVTV Indianapolis.
- Implements strategies to consistently grow revenue and exceed revenue goals for all platforms.
- Ideal candidate will possess a passion for selling sports digital offerings and align with leading local newscasts in Indy.
- Be a student of learning and a willingness to be coached by some of the best managers in the business.
- Prepares and delivers compelling sales presentations to clients using a consultative sales approach and collateral research support.
- Explains to customers how specific types of advertising will help promote their products or services in the most effective way possible.
- Works with clients and production personnel to develop commercials via our creative resources.
- Collaboration with all station sellers to leverage the power of our market share to grow our revenue.
- Collaboration with the Indy Now team on upcoming promotions special shows and new ideas to generate revenue.
- Add creative ideas to develop fun and engaging segments for clients.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements & Skills:
- Bachelors degree in marketing Advertising or Mass Communications or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and workrelated experience.
- Minimum two years experience in sales preferably in the media field.
- Valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record.
- Experience achieving longrange objectives possess selfmotivation skills ability to implement the strategies and actions to achieve success.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel Word PowerPoint) copiers scanners and other office equipment.