The Sales Account Executive generates advertising revenue by calling on established agencies cold-calling new prospects and convincing potential clients of the merits of television advertising.
- Implements strategies to consistently grow revenue and exceed revenue goals.
- Establishes credible relationships with local business community.
- Makes sales calls on existing and prospective clients.
- Maintains assigned accounts and develops new accounts.
- Prepares and delivers sales presentations to clients.
- Explains to customers how specific types of advertising will help promote their products or services in the most effective way possible.
- Provides clients with information regarding rates for advertising placement in all media.
- Develops advertising schedules with clients and station personnel responsible for placing advertising into station media.
- Works with clients and station personnel to develop advertisements.
- 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 work-related experience.
- Minimum one years experience in sales preferably in the media field.
- Valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record.
- Experience achieving long-range objectives and implementing the strategies and actions to achieve them.
- Proficiency with computers telephones copiers scanners fax machines and other office equipment.
Pay Range:$50000-$100000
Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package includes but not limited to medical (with multiple plan options) dental and vision insurance paid time off a 401(k) with company matching contributions life insurance Paid Parental Leave and more.
Required Experience:
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