Comcast is hiring: Advertising Account Executive, Market Retail in Indianapolis

Advertising Account Executive, Market Retail

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Comcast Advertising is driving the TV advertising industry forward, from delivering ads to linear and digital audiences to pioneering the tech that makes it possible. We help brands connect with their audiences on every screen using advanced data, technology, and premium video content. Our media sales division helps local, regional, and national brands reach potential customers through multiscreen TV advertising. Our ad tech division FreeWheel provides comprehensive adtech that makes it easier to buy and sell premium video advertising across all screens, data types, and sales channels.

Job Summary

Responsible for developing, servicing and maintaining a base of local clients and/or agencies who purchase advertising space or other media services to achieve established annual sales goals within assigned sales team. Offers zone buying to allow small advertisers the opportunity to reach only the customers in their retail trading areas. Works with moderate guidance in own area of knowledge. This is a medium-budget role.

Core Responsibilities

• Analyzes, develops and presents market research and advertising proposals to support client activities and products.
• Assists in developing marketing activities to generate local ad sales revenue.
• Interacts with various internal departments to carry out client requirements such as scheduling advertising; monitor account activities and manage collections.
• Maintains up-to-date customer and prospect records and participates in development of sales forecasts.
• Completes required documentation and reporting for the proper processing of contracts, advertising schedules, sales calls, and expense reports.
• Seeks new customers by continuously prospecting following Company’s planned sales strategies and tactics.
• Analyzes confidential information, prepares reports, manuals, agendas and general correspondence.
• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and overtime as necessary.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED
• 2-5 years of relevant work experience in advertising sales or related field.
• Strong client service, strategic selling, and sales revenue focus.
• Experience in local, regional, or national media sales is a plus.

Skills & Education

Customer Experience (CX); Client Service; New Customers; Strategic Selling; Sales Calls; Sales Revenue.

Compensation

Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards. Most sales positions are eligible for a commission and most non‑sales positions are eligible for a bonus. See the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.

EEO Statement

Comcast is an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.