Media Sales Account Executive

Hearst•Baltimore, MD

13h•$50,000 - $100,000

About The Position

WBAL News Radio 1090/FM 101.5 and 98 Rock, the Hearst-owned radio stations in Baltimore, MD are looking for an Account Executive to join our team in a job share capacity . In this role, you will work in tandem with another Account Executive, sharing responsibilities and collaborating closely to manage and grow a portfolio of advertising clients. An Account Executive sells advertising to local businesses and negotiates impressions and rates with ad agencies. You will also solicit new businesses to advertise TV and web. If you are motivated by an excellent product, great compensation, and working with a talented team of professionals, look no further. We will provide the tools for powerful multi-platform marketing solutions to create partnerships to retain and grow our client base. You will report to the Local Sales Manager. This position is based on commissions, which range from $50,000 and $100,000, depending on performance and other criteria set forth by management. It is eligible for discretionary quarterly bonuses (variable) . If you want to work for the best, we want to hear from you today!

Requirements

1+ years in media or digital sales, or similar sales field
Experience with the development of new business/non-traditional business
Have strong negotiation skills
Ability to collaborate and work closely with your Job Share partner
Experience in a consultative customer-focused business atmosphere
Accountability within a goal-structured organization
Must be a team player
Experience selling to business owners
Understand and use qualitative research to further sales effort
Related military experience will be considered

Responsibilities

Produce revenue across all available platforms
Prospect, contact and present to new businesses
Develop new revenue through local business development
Form strategic and market partnerships
Manage an active account/client list
Conceptualize, create, and deliver sales proposals that are consistent with station strategies
Achieve individual sales goals while contributing to our dynamic sales team

Benefits

Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you.
As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.
Medical | Dental | Vision
401(k) matching
Emotional Wellness Support
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
LGBTQ+ Health Services
Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs

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