Senior Account Executive

h1FOX 18 KLJB on the banks of the mighty Mississippi River in beautiful Quad Cities/h1pWe are seeking a SUPERSTAR Senior Account Executive. Our amazing work amp; play community is home to the world headquarters of John Deere. We are in central proximity to major metro areas including Chicago, Des Moines, Madison, and St. Louis./ppIf youre a self-motivated, results-driven individual with a passion for helping businesses grow, we want you to be a key player in our ongoing success. Youll be instrumental in building long-term relationships and playing a pivotal role in business development./ph2Key Responsibilities:/h2ulliAccount Management amp; Growth: Cultivate and manage an active account portfolio while proactively seeking new business opportunities. Identify client needs and deliver strategic advertising solutions across multiple platforms./liliNew Business Development: Drive growth within the local market by identifying new revenue opportunities. Build relationships with prospective clients, leveraging your market expertise to expand our footprint in the business community./liliEnd-to-End Sales Process Ownership: Lead the sales cycle from prospecting and proposal development to closing and post-sale follow-up, ensuring sustained client relationships and business growth./liliCollaborative Campaign Development: Partner with clients and internal teams to create integrated, customized advertising campaigns that span TV, digital, and other media channels./liliAchieve Sales Targets: Consistently exceed revenue goals on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis by providing excellent account management and leveraging strategic growth initiatives./liliClient Relationship Management: Regularly engage with clients to review goals, provide performance insights, and offer media strategy guidance that aligns with their business objectives./li/ulh2Requirements amp; Skills:/h2ulliProven Sales Success: A results-oriented, high-energy professional with a strong track record in account management and business development in a fast-paced, multi-platform environment./liliClient-Centric Approach: Deep understanding of client needs and a proven ability to craft and deliver solutions that exceed expectations./liliExpert Communication amp; Presentation Skills: Skilled in creating and delivering persuasive sales presentations that clearly communicate value to clients./liliTech-Savvy amp; Adaptable: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook) and quick to adapt to new tools and technologies./liliCollaborative Team Player: Strong ability to collaborate within a team-selling environment and work cross-functionally to deliver the best outcomes for clients./liliEducational Background: A Bachelors Degree, or equivalent experience in sales./liliValid Drivers License: A clean driving record and the ability to travel locally as needed./li/ulh2Preferred Qualifications:/h2ulliDigital Media Expertise: Experience with SEM, CTV, native advertising, or social media campaigns is highly preferred./liliMedia Sales Background: Prior experience in media sales, especially in a sell-side role, is a plus./li/ul