Account Executive

Rincon Broadcasting Group; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Rincon Broadcasting Group in Milwaukee is seeking a LOCAL SALES ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE to drive ad sales for WVTV CW18 and EVTV MY24 in the Milwaukee DMA. The role targets aggressive revenue growth with a customer-focused approach and strong communication skills.

Ideal candidates will forecast, budget, and build relationships, with access to digital platform sales knowledge. Daily travel and a 8:00am–5:00pm schedule are typical, with a fast-paced, energetic environment.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of traffic systems and broadcast sales policies is a plus.
• Strong communication, organization, and time management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop ad sales for CW18 and MY24 and digital platforms.
• Utilize market analysis and ratings research to enhance sales efforts.
• Forecast and budget for revenue growth.
• Build strong internal and external relationships.
• Maintain high energy, motivation, and a goal-oriented approach.
• Travel daily for outside sales meetings/calls.

Skills

Revenue generation

Sales strategy

Customer focus

Communication skills

Time management

Analytical skills

Forecasting & budgeting

Relationship building

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

WideOrbit Traffic

Job description

W18 and MY24 in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a LOCAL SALES ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE for WVTV CW18 and EVTV MY24 serving the Milwaukee DMA

General Summary of Duties

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 Stations, growing revenue on our CW18 and MY24 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 drivers 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