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Experienced Multimedia Sales Account Executive
Do you want to join a premier multimedia company When you start a career with Hearst Television not only will you work amongst passionate professionals who take pride in what they do but you will be a part of a progressive culture where your talents will be valued.
WPTZ/NBC5 the Hearst Television owned NBC affiliate in the scenic Burlington VT/Plattsburgh NY market has an immediate opening for an experienced Multimedia Sales Account Executive. The Account Executive is responsible for selling advertising to local businesses and ad agencies and negotiating ratings and rates with ad agencies. This position will also bring in new businesses to advertise on the TV and web. While this position is based in South Burlington VT you will work with clients across our entire market.
We are looking for an Account Executive who will develop and maintain business on all platforms TV digital and multicast. The ideal candidate has media sales experience is a selfstarter thrives in a goaloriented 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 be expected to work both at the station as well as outside of the station making sales calls and/or visiting with clients or potential clients. In this position you will meet with clients inperson and have capabilities for zoom/video conference meetings as needed.
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 station to ensure client satisfaction
Qualifications Requirements:
- 3 years of media sales experience preferred plus an excellent understanding of media plans the advertising marketplace and key competition
- 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 program and Microsoft applications a plus
- Must possess a drivers license with a good driving record
- Hearst Television is a proud supporter of military veterans. Related military training and experience will be considered
Diversity Statement
At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures backgrounds perspectives and identities. Thats why behind the scenes we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate and more representative of the communities we serve.
Benefits
Hearsts benefit programs are modern flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.
- Medical Dental Vision
- 401(k) matching
- Emotional Wellness Support
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- LGBTQ Health Services
- Additional benefits to meet your and your familys needs
The compensation for this position is based on commission.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
