Account Executive, WEWS (Hybrid - Akron/Canton)

Scripps Media•Cleveland, OH

6d•$50,000 - $55,000•Hybrid

About The Position

WEWS, The E.W. Scripps Company ABC affiliate in Cleveland, Ohio, is seeking an Account Executive to join our team serving the Canton and Akron region. In this role, you'll be a trusted advisor to local businesses, connecting them with innovative multi-platform advertising solutions that drive real results. From streaming video to social media strategies and broadcast television, you'll help clients reach their customers in powerful new ways.

Requirements

BS/BA in related discipline preferred or equivalent years of experience.
Generally 2+ years of proven sales success preferred.
Experience in strategic account management, broadcast ratings and digital execution preferred.
Valid driver's license, good driving record, and ability to provide proof of insurance with the company required insurance limits.

Nice To Haves

Highly self-motivated and goal focused
Highly creative and innovative thinker
Strong influencing, selling and upselling skills
Effective teamwork and collaboration skills
Very strong analysis and data interpretation - able to translate needs and research data into sound marketing proposals
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Outstanding presentation abilities (in person/virtual, small/large groups, all levels)
Strong time management and organizational skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
Working knowledge of Google Office (Sheets, Docs, Slides) and virtual conferencing platforms (E.g. Skype, WebEx, Zoom or MS Teams etc.)

Responsibilities

Sell advertising solutions to local and regional businesses and advertising agencies.
Facilitate the customer's ability to take advantage of the full array of Scripps digital marketing options available.
Independently prospect, secure appointments, perform needs analysis, develop customized solutions, present and close sales to develop and maintain new business from traditional and non-traditional advertisers.
Use ratings data, qualitative information and market trends to negotiate program ratings and advertising rates with advertising agencies in order to maximize revenue as well as develop custom solutions for new advertisers.
Serve as a trusted advisor with new and existing clients, provide best-in-class customer service, grow accounts, and gain additional business from referrals.
Provide client services, including media avails negotiations, preparation and delivery of presentations leveraging AI tools as appropriate, and other related client support activities.
Effectively and proactively manage a sales funnel by way of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems, monitoring and achieving key performance indicators and expected activity levels.
Contribute to the creative development of campaigns through client communication and needs analysis and collaboration with the WEWS commercial production team to assist in production aspects needed.
Build and maintain strong client relationships, which may include entertaining prospective and existing clients.
Perform routine administrative functions of a media salesperson including makegood resolution, continuous update of CRM system with activity, account information and pending revenue, and communication with sales leadership regarding the status of accounts.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Extensive Scripps Sales Process training
Uncapped sales commission
Monthly allowance for mileage and cell phone
A career path to grow your professional experiences
Full medical, dental and vision benefits, as well as certain other health and wellness benefits
Retirement savings plan with company match
Disability accident insurance
Hospital indemnity
Critical illness
Life insurance
AD&D
ID protection
Pet discount program
Employee assistance program