Account Executive

hubbardbroadcasting; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hubbard Broadcasting is seeking a dynamic sales professional to drive revenue across spot, digital, and direct business. You will prepare compelling presentations, analyze client needs, and craft creative advertising solutions.

You will build strong client relationships, manage accounts, and collaborate with internal teams to execute promotional strategies. This role requires flexibility for after-hours events and occasional weekends, with a focus on closing deals and meeting targets.

Qualifications

• Previous sales, advertising, digital sales, or media experience preferred
• Excellent written and oral English language communication skills
• Ability to understand the features and benefits of advertising and competitive media
• Strong negotiation and closing techniques
• Ability to establish and maintain customer relationships and work independently
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends
• Must have reliable transportation and valid driver's license

Responsibilities

• Meet and exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual budgets including spot, digital, and new direct business.
• Prepare and complete sales presentations with decision makers.
• Make presentations including a customer needs analysis, research, and creative business solutions.
• Follow up and close all pending business in a timely manner.
• Update Sales Manager weekly on progress of pending business.
• Work with other departments to create effective promotional sales solutions for clients.
• Provide exceptional customer service to direct and agency accounts and attend client meetings.
• Obtain credit approval for new accounts and ensure timely payments.
• Utilize sales software and attend events such as remotes and broadcasts when needed.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Meet and exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual budgets including spot, digital, and new direct business. Prospect new businesses on a weekly basis.
• Prepare and complete sales presentations with decision makers.
• Make presentations to include a customer needs analysis, research and supporting documentation, and creative business solutions.
• Follow up and close all pending business in a timely manner.
• Update Sales Manager weekly on progress of pending business.
• Work closely with other departments in creating effective promotional sales solutions for clients.
• Create and make presentations to agency personnel, including selling and pre-selling the station audience attributes.
• Provide exceptional customer service to direct and agency accounts. Personally contact each active account regularly- defined as an in-person meeting, including the presentation of pertinent sales information.
• Obtain credit approval for new accounts.
• Ensure all accounts are paid in a timely manner. Follow up and assist in the collection process for past due accounts.
• Utilization of and proficiency with Sales software.
• Attend special events, such as remotes and broadcasts, which involve clients. These events may occur after business hours and on weekends.
• Complete all written business requirements within established deadlines. These requirements include but are not limited to: forecast reports, pending business updates, written orders and advertising copy.
• Attend and participate in weekly sales staff meetings, individual meetings with manager and other necessary meetings and training as required by management.
• Have a thorough understanding of rates, promotions, inventory, and personnel. Continue to learn and stay abreast of trends in digital and broadcast advertising industry.
• Maintain regular, reliable attendance.
• Work cooperatively and collaboratively with others. Build working relationships with co-workers, customers, vendors and the general public.
• Complete other duties as requested and needed.

Requirements

• Previous sales, advertising, digital sales, or media experience preferred
• Knowledge of, and familiarity with, (or ability to learn) broadcasting and digital terminology and methodology preferred.
• Ability to understand the features and benefits of advertising and competitive media.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word for Windows; sales software knowledge helpful.
• Excellent written and oral English language communication skills.
• Experience developing presentations for the purpose of direct-business selling and ability to effectively present and communicate.
• Ability to respond to questions appropriately and think on feet.
• Establish and maintain customer relationships; communicate effectively with a wide range of personalities in a professional manner.
• High level of initiative and ability to work independently required.
• Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver's license and a safe driving history as determined by the Company for the purpose of meeting clients and attending events. (Driving record will be checked.)
• Demonstrate effective negotiation and closing techniques.
• Strong analytical skills, good judgment, and a \"positive can do attitude\" are required.
• Ability to read, hear and speak clearly and follow both oral and written direction.
• Ability to think critically, analytically, creatively and logically; and to articulate information in clear, concise manner to others.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Physical Requirements: Manual dexterity and fine motor skills to manipulate computer keys and general office equipment (telephone, copier, etc.). Sit and/or stand for extended periods of time. The Company may make reasonable accommodations to facilitate the ability to perform essential job function.