#623 Account Executive

WWAY • Leland, NC

3d • $40,000 - $60,000 • Onsite

About The Position

WWAY-TV, located in Leland, NC, is seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated candidate to build a career as a multimedia marketing Account Executive, selling television advertising, digital advertising, and promotional event sponsorships to local businesses in the Wilmington / Cape Fear Region. Your responsibilities will include:
Sales: Business to business outside sales calls. Learn the business of advertising and sales fundamentals. Learn and understand the business objectives and advertising strategies of clients across many business categories then help them achieve those goals. Generate advertising revenue through television advertising sales and event sponsorship sales to local advertisers. Present marketing ideas to area business decision-makers. Provide input on sales promotion ideas to sales management. Attain budgeted revenue goals through effective solicitations, promotions, and customer service.

Requirements

• Strong organizational, written, and presentation skills.
• Competitive, energetic, and self-starter.
• Team player.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, with a desire to win.
• Professional appearance.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Internet/Social Media/Digital understanding.
• Must possess a valid and clean driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Business to business outside sales calls.
• Learn the business of advertising and sales fundamentals.
• Learn and understand the business objectives and advertising strategies of clients across many business categories then help them achieve those goals.
• Generate advertising revenue through television advertising sales and event sponsorship sales to local advertisers.
• Present marketing ideas to area business decision-makers.
• Provide input on sales promotion ideas to sales management.
• Attain budgeted revenue goals through effective solicitations, promotions, and customer service.

What This Job Offers

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