Account Executive

KOAT 7

Albuquerque (NM)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical | Dental | Vision

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A leading television station in Albuquerque is seeking a Media Sales Account Executive to drive advertising sales to local businesses. The ideal candidate will have over a year of experience in media or digital sales, excellent negotiation skills, and a strong ability to develop new business. This full-time role offers comprehensive benefits and the opportunity to work in a dynamic sales team.

Qualifications

1+ years in media or digital sales, or similar sales field.
Accountability within a goal-structured organization.
Experience selling to business owners.

Responsibilities

Produce revenue across all available platforms.
Prospect, contact and present to new businesses.
Develop new revenue through local business development.
Form strategic and market partnerships.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Consultative selling

Team player

Business development

Job description

Media Sales Account Executive

KOAT, the Hearst, Inc. affiliate in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is looking for an Account Executive. An Account Executive sells advertising to local businesses and negotiates impressions and rates with ad agencies. You will also solicit new businesses to advertise on TV and web. If you are motivated by an excellent product, great compensation, and working with a talented team of professionals, look no further. We will provide the tools for powerful multi-platform marketing solutions to create partnerships to retain and grow our client base. You will report to the Local Sales Manager. If you want to work for the best, we want to hear from you today!

Responsibilities

Produce revenue across all available platforms
Prospect, contact and present to new businesses
Develop new revenue through local business development
Form strategic and market partnerships
Manage an active account/client list
Conceptualize, create, and deliver sales proposals that are consistent with station strategies
Achieve individual sales goals while contributing to KOAT dynamic sales team

Requirements

1+ years in media or digital sales, or similar sales field
Experience with the development of new business/non-traditional business
Have strong negotiation skills
Experience in a consultative customer-focused business atmosphere
Accountability within a goal-structured organization
Must be a team player
Experience selling to business owners
Understand and use qualitative research to further sales efforts
Related military experience will be considered

Diversity Statement

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.

Benefits

Medical | Dental | Vision
401(k) matching
Emotional Wellness Support
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
LGBTQ+ Health Services
Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs

About Us

Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.

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