Media Executive - Wfsb

Gray Media • Rocky Hill, CT

18h • Onsite

About The Position

WFSB is seeking a passionate, energetic, and highly motivated Sales Executive with media sales experience who can adapt quickly and maximize sales across our over-the-air and digital platforms. A strong work ethic and the ability to formulate and execute a daily plan is a must. This is a fast-paced and fun business that requires persistence, organization, creativity, and strong interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in media sales and be expected to develop and maintain positive working relationships with clients and assigned/designated agencies through frequent in-person and telephone contact. They will promote the station and sell Core Digital, Extended Digital, OTT, and Broadcast Commercial Spot advertising. The role requires preparing compelling sales presentations utilizing in-house ratings, research materials, a deep understanding of advertisers' and agencies’ needs, market competition, and available station assets. Please note - primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the information listed above.

Requirements

• Previous outside sales experience
• Previous work in media sales
• Strong administrative skills
• Strong prospecting skills

Nice To Haves

• College degree preferred or equivalent in years of experience

Responsibilities

• Maximize sales across over-the-air and digital platforms.
• Formulate and execute a daily sales plan.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with clients and assigned/designated agencies through frequent in-person and telephone contact.
• Promote the station and sell Core Digital, Extended Digital, OTT, and Broadcast Commercial Spot advertising.
• Prepare compelling sales presentations utilizing in-house ratings, research materials, a deep understanding of advertisers' and agencies’ needs, market competition, and available station assets.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree