Account Executive

Local Sales Account Executive

W18 and MY24 in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a LOCAL SALES ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE for WVTV CW18 and EVTV MY24 serving the Milwaukee DMA.
This position is ideal for revenue generators with a successful sales background who want to put his/her skill set to work developing ad sales for our Broadcast Stations, growing revenue on our CW18 and MY24 and digital platforms.
Ideal candidates will be aggressive, knowledgeable, customer-focused and goal-oriented individuals. Candidates should have a successful, proven history of driving revenue growth. Strong decision making, organization, communications, and time management skills are needed.
Description of Primary Duties

Proven revenue generator.
Analytical ability to utilize market analysis, ratings research, and other information to enhance sales efforts.
Ability to forecast and budget.
Knowledge of the Digital Marketing landscape is preferred
In depth knowledge of traffic systems.
Knowledge of broadcast sales policies and ethics.
Proven ability to build strong relationships both internally and externally.
Reliable, self-motivated, positive, high energy and driven individual.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Capable of handling multiple tasks.
Previous broadcast experience preferred but if not lets get in and start building that experience!
Working Conditions

Hours vary but are primarily 8:00am5:00pm, Monday

Friday
Daily travel is required
In-office position
Minimum Qualifications

Valid driver's license and clean driving record
Vehicle required for outside sales meetings/calls
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Experience with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Experience with WideOrbit Traffic and Media Sales a plus
Effective time management skills
Excellent personal skills, a competitive drive, and ambitious nature
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with staff, clients, and general public
Experience in television or radio sales not required but a plus