MEDIA EXECUTIVE (NEW LOCAL DIRECT) - WEEK-TV
About The Position
WEEK-TV is seeking a New Local Direct Media Executive. This role is for an aggressive self-starter with excellent communication skills and a WINNING attitude, looking for a competitive environment. The company offers an extensive training program. While prior sales experience is preferred, they are willing to train someone who is highly motivated and has a great work ethic. The position involves identifying and developing new Digital/Television client relationships, acting as a liaison between the station and the advertising community, making customer-focused sales presentations, and coordinating the purchase and placement of advertising/digital time. The role also requires developing short and long-range plans for revenue growth, overachieving revenue quotas, and negotiating advertising rates.
Requirements
- Must possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record
- Must be accomplished with the use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Must also be willing to learn and master industry-dedicated computer software applications
- Highly motivated and has a great work ethic
Nice To Haves
- Prior sales experience is preferred
Responsibilities
- Identify and develop new Digital/Television client relationships
- Contact local direct clients acting as a liaison between the station and the advertising community
- Make customer-focused sales presentations to all classifications of clients to obtain orders for advertising time
- Ensure clear understanding and interpretation of client needs, and recommend appropriate solutions to meet client needs
- Coordinate internally the actual purchase of advertising/digital time, placement of the schedule internally
- Develop short and long-range plans for revenue growth
- Overachieve monthly/quarterly in new local direct digital and television revenue quotas
- Negotiate advertising rates, create oral & written presentations; coordinate commercial production with creative team
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical(Rx), Dental and Vision Coverage
- Health Savings Account with Company contributions
- Flexible Spending Account
- Employer-paid life and disability benefits
- Paid parental leave benefits
- Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
- 401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage
- Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO
- Focus on Caring
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
