Local Sales Account Executive
WTHI-TV is seeking an Experienced Local Account Executive to join our award-winning team. WTHI-TV is a small market station. We’re a dominant #1 station (on-air and online) with great resources and a long tradition of success.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Includes the following (other duties may be assigned):
- Expand local sales in the Terre Haute area by bringing new advertisers to the station, generating new leads, and selling digital advertising.
- Develop client relationships, contact key accounts, handling clients at various stages in the sales cycle including account updates, weekly projections and forecast of future advertising.
- Generate packages, negotiate advertising rates, create oral and written presentations and knowledge of Nielsen ratings is helpful.
- Monitor accounts receivables of client base.
- Establish and maintain good relationships with buyers and clients.
- Develop short and long range plans for revenue growth.
- Research, analyze, and monitor competitive media for new leads.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred with emphasis in Business/Marketing/Communications.
- Sales related experience preferred.
- Knowledge of all aspects of the television, broadcasting and internet industries.
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as commissions, proportions and percentages.
- Excellent public relations skills. Computer proficient. Ability to travel and work long hours.
- Valid driver’s license and state mandated automobile insurance and an acceptable driving record are required.
- Background Check.
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Please apply at:
https://allenmediabroadcasting.com/careers/wthi.html
About Allen Media Broadcasting:
Allen Media Broadcasting offers strong benefits including health, vision, dental and life insurance for full time employees.
A 401(k) contribution plan for all employees.