Account Executive

Missouri Broadcasters Association; Kirksville (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Rincon Broadcast Group, Inc. in Kirksville, MO is seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated Account Executive to develop ad sales across our ABC, CBS and digital platforms and grow revenue for the station.

Ideal candidates will be aggressive, customer-focused and goal-oriented with a proven history of driving revenue. Strong decision making, organization, and outstanding written and verbal communication are essential. Travel is required and broadcast sales experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Analytical ability to utilize market analysis, ratings research, and other information to enhance sales efforts.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Capable of handling multiple tasks.
• Previous broadcast experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Analytical ability to utilize market analysis, ratings research, and other information to enhance sales efforts.
• Ability to forecast and budget.
• Knowledge of the Digital Marketing landscape is preferred.
• In depth knowledge of traffic systems.
• Knowledge of broadcast sales policies and ethics.
• Proven ability to build strong relationships both internally and externally.
• Reliable, self-motivated, positive, high energy and driven.

Skills

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Relationship building

Time management

Goal oriented

Decision making

Self-motivation

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

WideOrbit Traffic

Job description

Company: Rincon Broadcast Group
Company Website
Location: Kirksville
Full Time

KTVO-TV in Kirksville MO/Ottumwa IA is seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated Account Executive.
This position is ideal for revenue generators with a successful sales background who want to put his/her skill set to work developing ad sales for our Broadcast Station growing revenue on our ABC, CBS and digital platforms.
Ideal candidates will be… aggressive, knowledgeable, customer-focused and goal-oriented individuals. Candidates should have a successful, proven history of driving revenue growth. Strong decision making, organization, communications, and time management skills are needed.

Description of Primary Duties:

• Analytical ability to utilize market analysis, ratings research, and other information to enhance sales efforts.
• Ability to forecast and budget.
• Knowledge of the Digital Marketing landscape is preferred
• In depth knowledge of traffic systems.
• Knowledge of broadcast sales policies and ethics.
• Proven ability to build strong relationships both internally and externally.
• Reliable, self-motivated, positive, high energy and driven individual.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Capable of handling multiple tasks.
• Previous broadcast experience preferred but if not lets get in and start building that experience!

Working Conditions:

• Hours vary but are primarily 8:00am–5:00pm, Monday – Friday
• Daily travel is required

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Vehicle required for outside sales meetings/calls

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Experience with WideOrbit Traffic and Media Sales a plus
• Excellent personal skills, a competitive drive, and ambitious nature
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with staff, clients, and general public
• Experience in television or radio sales not required but a plus

Rincon Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.