Account Executive

WVTM 13; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

401(k) matching

Emotional Wellness Support

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

LGBTQ+ Health Services

Job summary

WVTM 13 in Birmingham, AL, is looking for a Media Sales Account Executive to drive revenue through local business sales. Responsibilities include prospecting new clients, managing accounts, and achieving sales goals. Candidates should have at least 1 year of media sales experience and strong negotiation skills. The position offers medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus 401(k) matching. Join a dynamic team focused on strategic partnerships and growth, while enjoying benefits tailored to your needs.

Qualifications

• 1+ years in media or digital sales, or similar sales field.
• Experience with the development of new or non-traditional business.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Experience in a consultative, customer-focused business atmosphere.
• Must be a team player.

Responsibilities

• Produce revenue across all available platforms.
• Prospect, contact and present to new businesses.
• Develop new revenue through local business development.
• Manage an active account/client list.

Skills

Media or digital sales experience

Strong negotiation skills

Consultative customer-focused sales

Team player

Job description

Media Sales Account Executive

WVTM, the NBC affiliate in Birmingham, AL, is looking for an Account Executive to sell advertising to local businesses and negotiate impressions and rates with ad agencies. The candidate will also solicit new businesses to advertise TV and web.

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 WVTM dynamic sales team.

Requirements

• 1+ years in media or digital sales, or similar sales field.
• Experience with the development of new or non-traditional business.
• 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 effort.
• Related military experience will be considered.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• 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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.