Local Sales Account Executive
New Hampshire Association of Broadcasters, Manchester, New Hampshire, us, 03103
WMUR, the ABC affiliate in Manchester, NH is looking for a
Local Sales Account Executive
who is up to the challenge of selling multiple platforms media campaigns. This person should thrive in a goal-oriented team environment and have strong interpersonal skills. The Account Executive is responsible for selling advertising to local businesses and ad agencies. This position will be responsible for generating new business. If you are motivated by an excellent product, great compensation, and working with a talented team of professionals, look no further. If you want to work for the best, we want to hear from you today! The Account Executive position is based at the WMUR Studios in Manchester, NH and reports to the Local Sales Manager.
Responsibilities:
Generate revenue across all available platforms
Prospect, contact and present to new businesses to generate new advertising revenue
Manage inventory and protect station rate structure.
Develop new revenue through local business development
Form strategic business and market partnerships
Manage an active account and client list
Regularly meet with local and digital sales managers to ensure progression and success with stated goals.
Act as negotiator for assigned accounts; ensure sales proposals are consistent with station strategies.
Create and deliver sales presentations to multiple points of contact with client/agency personnel.
Requirements:
Experience in media sales
Solid negotiation skills
Must have a proven track record in web/mobile sales and in the cultivation and development of new business/ non-traditional business.
Experience in a consultative customer focused business atmosphere
Military training and experience will be considered in lieu of TV/Radio sales experience
Ability to multi-task within a fast-paced environment
Accountability within a goal-structured organization
Needs a positive, results-oriented attitude and must be a team player
Proven track record of successfully selling to business owners and CEO's (military experience will be considered)
Must be able to use qualitative research effectively to further sales effort
Strong formal and interpersonal communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products. Proficiency with Wide Orbit and other industry specific systems a plus.
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 communications, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.
Benefits
Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following 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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Local Sales Account Executive
who is up to the challenge of selling multiple platforms media campaigns. This person should thrive in a goal-oriented team environment and have strong interpersonal skills. The Account Executive is responsible for selling advertising to local businesses and ad agencies. This position will be responsible for generating new business. If you are motivated by an excellent product, great compensation, and working with a talented team of professionals, look no further. If you want to work for the best, we want to hear from you today! The Account Executive position is based at the WMUR Studios in Manchester, NH and reports to the Local Sales Manager.
Responsibilities:
Generate revenue across all available platforms
Prospect, contact and present to new businesses to generate new advertising revenue
Manage inventory and protect station rate structure.
Develop new revenue through local business development
Form strategic business and market partnerships
Manage an active account and client list
Regularly meet with local and digital sales managers to ensure progression and success with stated goals.
Act as negotiator for assigned accounts; ensure sales proposals are consistent with station strategies.
Create and deliver sales presentations to multiple points of contact with client/agency personnel.
Requirements:
Experience in media sales
Solid negotiation skills
Must have a proven track record in web/mobile sales and in the cultivation and development of new business/ non-traditional business.
Experience in a consultative customer focused business atmosphere
Military training and experience will be considered in lieu of TV/Radio sales experience
Ability to multi-task within a fast-paced environment
Accountability within a goal-structured organization
Needs a positive, results-oriented attitude and must be a team player
Proven track record of successfully selling to business owners and CEO's (military experience will be considered)
Must be able to use qualitative research effectively to further sales effort
Strong formal and interpersonal communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products. Proficiency with Wide Orbit and other industry specific systems a plus.
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 communications, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.
Benefits
Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following 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
Job posted by an EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Apply for this Job First & Last Name *
Email *
Phone *
Resume Text (Leave blank if attaching link below)
#J-18808-Ljbffr