Account Executive, WTMJ

The E.W. Scripps Company • Milwaukee, WI

7d • Onsite

About The Position

WTMJ Milwaukee is looking for a dynamic Account Executive to join our team and help local businesses thrive! In this role, you'll be the trusted advisor who connects businesses with the advertising solutions they need to reach their customers and grow. From Over The Top (OTT) video and social media strategies to search engine optimization (SEO/SEM), digital display, e-mail targeting, and broadcast television, you'll offer a full suite of cutting-edge marketing tools that deliver real results. This is more than a sales job—it's an opportunity to build lasting relationships, solve problems creatively, and make a tangible impact on the success of local and regional businesses in the Milwaukee area.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Experience in strategic account management, broadcast ratings and digital execution preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sell advertising solutions to local and regional businesses and advertising agencies.
• Apply the Scripps Sales Process (SSP) to analyze current and prospective customer needs and apply customized advertising solutions that provide return on their investment.
• In addition to television commercial airtime sales, facilitate the customer's ability to take advantage of the full array of 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.
• Perform client services, including but not limited to media avail negotiations, presentation preparation delivery and execution, copy writing, credit applications and collection of revenue due.
• 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 though client communication and needs analysis, storyboard and concept creation, and assistance in production aspects.
• 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

• Uncapped sales commission
• Monthly allowance for mileage and cell phone
• Extensive Scripps Sales Process training
• 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
• Other key company benefits include disability accident insurance, life insurance, ID protection, pet discount program, and employee assistance program.
• More details about timing and conditions of benefits eligibility and other plan terms and conditions will be provided upon hire.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level