Account Executive

Jackson's 16 WAPT

Jackson (MS)

On-site

USD 35,000 - 50,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical | Dental | Vision

401(k) matching

Emotional Wellness Support

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

LGBTQ+ Health Services

Additional family benefits

Job summary

A local media company in Jackson, MS is seeking an Account Executive to drive sales and forge new partnerships with businesses. This entry-level role requires at least 1 year of sales experience, exemplary negotiation skills, and a customer-focused mindset. Join a talented team and enjoy comprehensive benefits, including medical, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.

Qualifications

1+ years in media or digital sales, or similar sales field.
Experience in a consultative customer-focused business atmosphere.
Must be a team player with strong negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

Produce revenue across all available platforms.
Prospect, contact and present to new businesses.
Manage an active account/client list.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Customer-focused approach

Team player

Job description

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Job Description

Media Sales Account Executive

16WAPT, the ABC affiliate in Jackson, MS 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 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 developmentForm 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 16WAPT 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 effort
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

Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following 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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