[FLX] Account Executive

Overview

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY Fox TV Stations FOX Television Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the U.S. These include stations located in 14 of the top 15 largest designated market areas, or DMAs, and duopolies in 11 DMAs, including the three largest DMAs (New York, Los Angeles and Chicago). Of these stations, 18 are affiliated with the FOX Network. In addition to distributing sports, entertainment and syndicated content, our television stations collectively produce approximately 1,200 hours of local news every week. These stations leverage viewer, distributor and advertiser demand for the FOX Network’s national content.
Job Description

FOX 35 Orlando, a FOX owned & operated television station, is seeking a

[FLX]

Account Executive to generate and grow digital marketing revenue for our industry leading FLX OTT (FOX local extension) platform.
The candidate will work closely with the Digital Sales Manager to achieve budgeted revenue goals and engage new advertisers. The successful candidate will have previous digital sales or marketing experience and be self-motivated to succeed.
Responsibilities

Identify new sales opportunities utilizing station research and prospecting tools.
Maintain a robust sales pipeline of qualified clients for the FLX (FOX Local Extension) OTT Platform.
Maintain a consistent presence in the market, by presenting FLX in-person to prospects.
Act as category expert, working alongside FOX linear sales teams.
Steward client campaigns and work on a variety of weekly and monthly reports to develop impactful post campaign recaps and provide recommendations to further optimize client campaigns.
This position has a base salary of $60,000 to $64,000 along with potential for additional sales commissions for a total compensation up to and beyond $100,000.
Requirements

Must have digital sales or marketing experience and be self-motivated to succeed.
Strong written/oral communications, presentations and account management skills required.
Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Knowledge of Wide Orbit Traffic is a plus.
Digital Video Advertising and/or Digital Agency/Digital Publisher experience preferred.
Established OTT/Digital relationships and is able to make an immediate impact on a sales team.
Varied hours, weekends, holidays, and local
ational travel is required.
Must have or be willing to obtain reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.
Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Positive Attitude
Problem Solving and Decision Making
Commitment to Excellence
Initiative
Teamwork
Job Skills
Integrity
Microsoft Office
Excellent Communication Skills
Excellent Presentation Skills
Qualifications

2-3 years of successful experience in the digital media industry; Digital Video Advertising and/or Digital Agency/Digital Publisher experience preferred.
Broadcast and digital sales experience.
Existing relationships with senior level client or agency decision makers.
Digital Agency relationships.
Education

College degree preferred or equivalent work experience.
IAB certification preferred.
Familiarity with basic digital media technology.
Typical Physical Requirements

Regularly stand; walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
Occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.
Benefits

Benefits include medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents.
We’ll also consider a sales incentive/commission compensation plan with a total compensation up to and beyond $100,000.

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