Do you want to join a premier multi *** company? When you start a career with *** 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.
****/ *** 5, the *** Television owned *** affiliate in the scenic Burlington, VT/Plattsburgh, NY market, has an im *** te opening for an experienced Multi *** 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 *** sales experience, is a self-starter, thrives in a goal-oriented 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 *** 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 in-person 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 *** sales experience preferred, plus an excellent understanding of *** 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 *** Sales, Kantar or other commercial monitoring program, and Microsoft applications a plus
- Must possess a driver's license with a good driving record
- *** Television is a proud supporter of military veterans. Related military training and experience will be considered
Diversity Statement
At *** Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's 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
*** 's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a *** 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 family's needs
The compensation for this position is based on commission.
About Us
*** Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 *** markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.
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