Sales Account Associate
Hearst•City of Plattsburgh, NY
•$43,000 - $46,000•Onsite
About The Position
WPTZ/NBC5 in the Burlington/Plattsburgh market is looking for a Sales Account Associate. The entry-level position is a sales training program geared toward developing candidates into Sales Account Executives. As a Sales Account Associate, your first priority is to learn all facets of local television sales while encouraging your natural sales abilities. All sales team members, led by the Local Sales Manager, will contribute to your training and ultimate success. This position is based in our Plattsburgh, NY office, and you will report to the General Sales Manager.
Requirements
- Can deal with the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive projects
- Strong verbal and written communication skills are necessary
- Excellent social, intrapersonal, and presentation skills
- Must be focused and organized
- Proficient in Excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets)
- Must have an enterprising spirit with a goal of becoming a media sales account executive in 9-12 months
- Related military experience will be considered
Nice To Haves
- Comprehensive 9-12-month training, with ongoing career development and opportunities through WPTZ-TV / Hearst Television
- Learn industry-leading communication and sales techniques
- Train with top sales producers
- Learn software skills such as WideOrbit Traffic and Media Sales, Media Monitors, Matrix, and other sales platforms
- Learn and work with Nielsen research data
- Roleplay and practice presentations regularly
Responsibilities
- Assist the development of sales proposals, advertising packages, and client presentations
- Create supportive marketing materials for the sales department
- Prepare proposals based on account executive requests
- Communicate with our teams (including: sales, production, finance) and external clients on performance and delivery of campaigns
- Enter and maintain all orders including electronic transfer and maintenance of WOCentral orders to WideOrbit
- Manage sales database
- In conjunction with our Commercial Production and Creative Services Teams, you will be involved in station-related events in our communities throughout VT/Northern NY and Western NH
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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
