MEDIA EXECUTIVE - WFIE

FOX Carolina News • Evansville, IN

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About The Position

14News is looking to grow its already commanding share of the local broadcast and digital revenue market. To do so, we are looking for the next high-level consultant to join our team. Our ideal hire will be self-motivated to exceed expectations and possess strong consultancy skills and an entrepreneurial spirit. This candidate thrives in a position that holds no limits to growth or success. You will be part of a team of media sales consultants selling advertising across the 14News and Gray Digital Media platforms. You will be responsible for growing revenue by building advertising solutions for local, regional, and national businesses using broadcast and digital solutions.

Requirements

• 2 – 5 years of B2C or B2B outside consultative sales experience (media ad sales experience preferred)
• Effective prospecting and proven revenue pipeline building skills.
• Ability to think critically and design solutions for complex problems.
• Ability to successfully manage ambiguity and unexpected change.
• Be teachable and open to best practices and feedback as a means of continuous improvement.
• Be consistent at delivering results through perseverance, humility, and a positive outlook in the face of challenges.
• Must be comfortable selling to, challenging, and building trust-based, value-added relationships with executives, specifically with Chief Marketing Officer, Chief Sales Officer, Sales Operations, and Marketing VP’s and Managers.

Responsibilities

• Research opportunities in your market, generate or follow through on sales leads, both warm and cold, and manage an active pipeline of potential revenue.
• Own the full sales cycle from prospect to close and meet new business revenue and budget goals.
• Be an expert in marketing and provide expert insights, recommendations, and consultancy to build productive and long-lasting relationships.
• Maintain a consistent pipeline, build pipeline velocity, and forecast with accuracy monthly.
• Design, write, and present marketing presentations.
• Meet or exceed sales expectations, goals, and budgets, and manage your own book of sales revenue for retention and growth.
• Manage your book of business using multiple CRM and client management tools and software.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively internally across all 14News departments and support staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed