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Sales Account Executive, WTXL
WTXL, The E.W. Scripps Company owned ABC affiliate located in the sunny Capital City of Florida, has an exciting opening for a Sales Account Executive. In this outside sales position, you will help advertisers build their business by offering a full array of advertising solutions including platforms like Over The Top (OTT) video, search strategies (SEO/SEM), social media strategies, digital display and e-mail targeting, as well as broadcast television. As a Scripps station, we offer the best in the business training and support. If you have the drive to succeed and enjoy working in a fast paced and fun environment apply today!
We’ll give you the tools you need not only to compete, but to excel, through professional development opportunities like our coveted sales training program. You’ll enjoy the advantage of Scripps’ high- quality news product and the support of an expert team of leaders to help you reach your goals and enjoy uncapped earning potential through our competitive sales compensation plan.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
Sell advertising solutions to local and regional businesses and advertising agencies.
Apply the Scripps Sales Process (SSP) to analyze current and prospective customer needs and apply customized advertising solutions that provide return on their investment.
In addition to television commercial airtime sales, facilitate the customer’s ability to take advantage of the full array of digital marketing options available.
Independently prospect, secure appointments, perform needs analysis, develop customized solutions, present and close sales to develop and maintain new business from traditional and non-traditional advertisers.
Use ratings data, qualitative information and market trends to negotiate program ratings and advertising rates with advertising agencies in order to maximize revenue as well as develop custom solutions for new advertisers.
Serve as a trusted advisor with new and existing clients, provide best-in-class customer service, grow accounts, and gain additional business from referrals.
Perform client services, including but not limited to media avail negotiations, presentation preparation delivery and execution, copy writing, credit applications and collection of revenue due.
Effectively and proactively manage a sales funnel by way of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems, monitoring and achieving key performance indicators and expected activity levels.
Contribute to the creative development of campaigns though client communication and needs analysis, storyboard and concept creation, and assistance in production aspects.
Build and maintain strong client relationships, which may include entertaining prospective and existing clients.
Perform routine administrative functions of a media salesperson including makegood resolution, continuous update of CRM system with activity, account information and pending revenue, and communication with sales leadership regarding the status of accounts
Perform other duties as assigned.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
BS/BA in related discipline preferred or equivalent years of experience
Generally 2+ years of proven sales success preferred
Experience in strategic account management, broadcast ratings and digital execution preferred
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
Highly self-motivated and goal focused
Highly creative and innovative thinker
Strong influencing, selling and upselling skills
Effective teamwork and collaboration skills
Very strong analysis and data interpretation - able to translate needs and research data into sound marketing proposals
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Outstanding presentation abilities (in person/virtual, small/large groups, all levels)
Strong time management and organizational skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
Working knowledge of Google Office (Sheets, Docs, Slides) and virtual conferencing platforms (E.g. Skype, WebEx, Zoom or MS Teams etc.)