Account Executive

Fox Corporation•Chicago, IL

39d•$70,000 - $100,000

About The Position

If you are looking for the fast-paced culture of a start-up company, where ideas and input are critical, but prefer the stability of an established, successful, and well-known company, you’ve come to the right place! Fox 32 is part of Fox Corporation, one of the largest media footprints in the world. At Fox 32 we are our own independent work community, with a culture of teamwork and a voice for all our employees. Join us and build your career with a winning team that can help place you on a trajectory for success. Right now, our Fox 32 Sales Team is looking for a Digital/Streaming TV Account Executive to specialize in business development. This individual will make an immediate impact in our rapidly growing OTT/CTV digital business. The ideal candidate will join a winning team with a culture that believes in supporting, mentoring, and training our staff. If you are an individual that enjoys marketing, has a passion for people, and thrives in a setting where every workday can bring about new opportunities and challenges, then this may be the job for you. We are looking for a motivated, results-oriented, go-getter with a competitive spirit and desire to win!

Requirements

To be successful in this position, strong communication skills, attention to detail, and effective time management skills are a must.
Proficiency in MS Office applications: PowerPoint, Excel and Word is highly preferred.
Must have or be willing to obtain reliable transportation and have a valid driver’s license.
Local travel and entertainment are required.
Flexibility to work varied hours and overtime as needed.

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred.
Digital and technical training certificates a plus.
Basic digital product knowledge of Mobile, Email, Facebook, and Video advertising encouraged.

Responsibilities

Develop a robust sales pipeline of qualified clients for the Fox Local Extension (FLX) OTT /CTV platform and Fox Local News Platforms
Source new sales opportunities through a combination of identifying and researching potential accounts and soliciting new business
Maintain a consistent presence out in the field building relationships and presenting, live or via Zoom, the benefits of the (FLX OTT/CTV platform and Fox Local News Platforms
Become a product expert to participate in brainstorming, team meetings, client meetings, researching and assisting in proposal development and campaign reporting
Collaborate with the Local Sales Manager and Digital Sales Manager to develop and maintain custom presentations that further highlight the benefits and utility of FLX
Maintain expert knowledge of competitive OTT platforms and a clear understanding of the characteristics that give FLX a competitive advantage
Steward client campaigns and work on a variety of weekly and monthly reports to develop impactful post campaign recaps and provide recommendations to further optimize client campaigns
Work closely with the Local Sales Manager and Digital Sales Manager on every RFP and presentation for consistency in creating impactful campaigns that help our clients achieve their marketing objectives.
Maintain a positive and effective working relationship with Ad-Ops, creative services, and finance departments
Other duties assigned as deemed necessary and appropriate