Account Executive

Fox Corporation•Seattle, WA

2d•$70,000 - $87,550

About The Position

We are seeking a highly qualified Account Executive to join our team. This role is ideal for an energetic, creative, and strategically minded sales professional ready to excel in the competitive Seattle media landscape. As an Account Executive, you will serve as a strategic media consultant, responsible for generating significant revenue by leveraging the full power of the FOX 13 ecosystem.

Requirements

Proficiency with MS Office including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Strong organizational, presentation, public speaking, and project management skills.
Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently under daily pressure and successfully manage multiple projects and deadlines.
Ability to work a flexible schedule that may require nights, early mornings, weekends, holidays, and emergency scenarios.
Must have or be willing to obtain and drive reliable transportation and have a valid WA driver’s license with a good driving record.
Four (4) years of major market experience in transactional and online advertising sales preferred.
Proven success with generating and maintaining new business and experience with major programming sales.

Nice To Haves

Previous broadcasting/television experience is a plus.
Interest in and general understanding of broadcasting and sports industries, and current contacts within these business sectors, is strongly recommended.
Experience with Wide Orbit preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Radio/TV, or related discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

Aggressively pursue, develop, and maintain effective business relationships across all agency and client layers in the linear and digital media marketplace.
Create, develop, implement, and present to agencies and clients new concepts, packages, and platforms in collaboration with all internal departments to maximize revenue generation.
Develop innovative sales strategies and opportunities tailored specifically to FOX station products that expand beyond the existing scope of client solutions.
Serve as an expert consulting resource for all linear and digital offerings and assist internal teams, representation partners, agencies, and clients to better understand and utilize such offerings.
Negotiate Sales contracts utilizing Nielsen LPM ratings and qualitative information.
Ensure optimal market coverage by participating in client activities, trade association events and socials, and any ancillary activities that can assist in better visibility and revenue growth.
Develop relationships with other media technology companies, agencies, startups, and locally established businesses. and subsequently develop strategic partnerships and revenue opportunities.
Develop and cultivate strong long-term relationships with other corporate and major media entities on cross-sales platforms and promotional opportunities.
Demonstrate responsibility for all equipment issued by FOX.
Comply with all FOX Corporate computer requirements.
Comply with all FOX Corporate and station policies.
Perform other duties as assigned.