Sales Account Associate

CDS Global•Tampa, FL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

WMOR in Tampa, FL is looking for a Sales Account Associate. This entry-level position is part of a sales training program designed to develop candidates into Sales Account Executives. As a Sales Account Associate, your primary focus will be to learn all aspects of local television sales while nurturing your natural sales abilities. The entire sales team, under the guidance of the Sales Manager, will contribute to your training and overall success. You will report directly to the Sales Manager.

Requirements

Ability to handle the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive projects.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent social, intrapersonal, and presentation skills.
Must be focused and organized.
Proficient in Excel, including the ability to maintain complex spreadsheets.
Must possess an enterprising spirit with the goal of becoming a media sales account executive within 9-12 months.
Related military experience will be considered.
In-person attendance is required.

Nice To Haves

Comprehensive 9-12 month training program with ongoing career development opportunities through WMOR-TV.
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.
Regularly engage in role-playing and presentation practice.

Responsibilities

Assist in the development of sales proposals, advertising packages, and client presentations.
Create supporting marketing materials for the sales department.
Prepare proposals based on requests from account executives.
Communicate with internal teams (sales, production, finance) and external clients regarding campaign performance and delivery.
Enter and maintain all orders, including electronic transfer and maintenance of WOCentral orders to WideOrbit.
Manage the sales database.