Account Executive

Company: KWES-TV Midland/Odessa
Location: Washington
Posted on: January 13, 2021

Job Description:

WUSA9, TEGNA's flagship station and CBS affiliate in Washington DC has constantly been committed to innovation with state-of-the-art marketing solutions offering endless opportunities for our clients to thrive from linear TV, to digital video, OTT and advanced attribution tactics.Do you want to be the one-stop-shop advertising expert your clients need you to be?Check out our opportunity!We have an opening for an experienced Account Executive to join our sales team. If you are* creative solutions-based seller who can develop ideas that produce results for our customers utilizing our multi-platform products;* experienced in media sales;* eager to learn TEGNA's top-notch advertising product suite;* hungry business developer wanting to uncover any opportunity;* and able to ask for the order and close with customers......we want to talk to you!You will be part of a team of dynamic sellers, who manage high-volume account lists. You will be responsible for growing revenue and share by effectively negotiating, packaging and recommending solutions that utilize our broadcast and digital assets. Being detail-oriented and a multitasker will also help in this fast-paced environment!Roles and Responsibilities:* Achieve all broadcast and digital sales goals on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis* Maximize share of business from an assigned list of local and regional accounts* Develop new revenue through selling sponsorships, digital solutions, and Premion OTT* Utilizes Account Manager & Sales Assistant to provide exceptional customer service to clients.* Utilizes Account Manager & Sales Assistant to organize and prioritize business to successfully meet goals and deadlines.* Builds effective verbal & written marketing presentations in collaboration with Account Manager, Marketing Specialist, Research Director, and Sales Assistants.* Use Salesforce to manage day to day activity, pipeline, and forecastsJob Requirements:* A minimum of 1 years of broadcast television sales experience* College degree preferred* Excellent verbal and written communication skills* Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint* Experience in using qualitative research and/or other marketing research tools.* Experience in WideOrbit and Salesforce preferred* High energy & self-motivated.* Ability to work effectively and independently as part of a team.* A valid driver's license with an excellent driving record, as well as reliable transportation and proof of insuranceCheck out our benefitsAbout TEGNATEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. Across platforms, TEGNA tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions. With 62 television stations and four radio stations in 51 markets, TEGNA is the largest owner of top 4 affiliates in the top 25 markets, reaching over 38 percent of all television households nationwide. TEGNA also owns leading multicast networks Justice Network and Quest. TEGNA Marketing Solutions (TMS) offers innovative solutions to help businesses reach consumers across television, email, social and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, TEGNA's OTT advertising service. For more information, visit www.TEGNA.com.TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are a drug free, EEO employer committed to a diverse workforce. We encourage and consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, disability, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, veteran status or genetic information.

Keywords: KWES-TV Midland/Odessa, Washington DC , Account Executive, Other , Washington, DC