Sales Account Associate

CDS Global•Lancaster, PA

37d

About The Position

WGAL TV, the renowned Hearst-owned, NBC affiliate serving the Harrisburg-Lancaster-Lebanon-York, PA market, invites you to join our dynamic team as a Sales Account Associate. This early career role is designed for an ambitious individual seeking a career in media sales, offering invaluable on-the-job training and mentorship. This opportunity allows you to work with the WGAL sales team on all aspects of the advertising sales process from qualifying prospects to proposal development and delivery, including creation of all campaign elements, managing accurate execution and evaluation of results. Why WGAL? Comprehensive Training: Gain hands-on experience in advertising sales with guidance from marketing experts. Over 10-12 months, you'll learn from top sales producers, master essential software, and develop critical skills. Career Growth: Explore exciting career paths in media sales with ample advancement opportunities post-training. Competitive Compensation & Benefits: Enjoy extensive training and a robust portfolio of Hearst Benefits including medical, retirement plans, paid volunteer time, and more. Values in Action At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That’s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve..

Requirements

Enthusiastic learners with a drive to excel in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communicators with strong social and presentation skills.
Self-starters who are curious, detail-oriented, and organized.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and an aptitude for critical thinking and basic math skills.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with our sales team on impactful projects from start to finish—researching prospects, performing needs analysis, developing proposals, implementing campaigns, and evaluating client success.
Support client marketing efforts through guidance with creative assets and analysis of insightful research data.
Communicate effectively with internal teams and clients to ensure smooth campaign execution and client satisfaction.
Organize and utilize sales tools, ensuring accuracy in our systems.