Account Executive

KOCO 5; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical | Dental | Vision

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Emotional Wellness Support

Job summary

A leading broadcasting company in Oklahoma City is seeking an Account Executive to sell advertising to local businesses. You will prospect new clients and manage existing accounts, contributing to revenue generation across platforms. A successful candidate will have at least 1 year of relevant sales experience and be passionate about developing partnerships. We offer competitive benefits including medical, retirement plans, and emotional wellness support.

Qualifications

• 1+ years in media or digital sales, or similar sales field.
• Experience with the development of new business/non-traditional business.
• Strong negotiation skills required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Negotiation skills

Business development

Consultative sales

Team player

Job description

KOCO-TV, the ABC affiliate in Oklahoma City, 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 everyday
• Develop new revenue through local business development
• Form strategic and market partnerships
• Manage and grow an active account/client list
• Conceptualize, create, and deliver custom sales proposals that are consistent with station strategies
• Achieve individual sales goals while contributing to KOCO’s 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

Value in Action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That\'s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communications, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate and connected to the communities we serve.

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.

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.