Account Executive

South Bend; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Retirement & Savings

Time Off

Leave Support

Family Benefits

Job summary

Weigel Broadcasting Co. is seeking an Account Executive for ABC57/ABC57 News to develop targeted marketing solutions across broadcast and digital media. You will create compelling presentations and prospect new clients while building lasting relationships with advertisers.

Ideal candidates have proven success in sales, strong communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to work with CRM tools. A valid driver's license and a self-motivated selling attitude are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience and proven success in broadcast and digital sales.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Drive to generate new business while managing client relationships.
• Experience with CRM tools and a valid driver’s license.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English in oral and written communication is a plus.
• Motivated in selling.

Responsibilities

• Develop targeted customer-focused marketing solutions using multiple media products.
• Create presentations to sell broadcast and digital media advertising.
• Prospect new clients and cultivate relationships.

Skills

Broadcast sales

Digital sales

Negotiation

Client relationships

Communication skills

CRM tools

Driver's license

Bilingual Spanish/English

Self-motivated selling

Tools

CRM tools

Job description

Description

About Us:

Weigel Broadcasting Co. is a family-owned media company based in Chicago, Illinois. The company owns and operates national television networks, as well as local broadcast stations throughout the country. Weigel is a leader in broadcast television with MeTV, Memorable Entertainment Television, the number one rated classic TV entertainment network, as well as the Movies! Network in cooperation with the Fox Television Stations, the Catchy Comedy Network, the H&I - Heroes & Icons Network, the Start TV Network and the Dabl Network in association with the CBS Television Stations, the Story Television Network, the MeTV Toons Network in collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery, and WEST- Western Entertainment Series Television Network. Weigel produces the original network TV programs Svengoolie, Toon In With Me and Collector’s Call. Weigel's local stations include CBS, ABC, The CW, MyNet, Telemundo and Univision network affiliates and independent stations, offering a mix of entertainment programming, local news and professional and college sports broadcasts in 29 U.S. markets including New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago. Weigel is the creator of the nationally syndicated music format MeTV FM. For more information on Weigel, visit: https://www.weigelbroadcasting.com/.

ABC57 and ABC57 News are searching for a highly motivated Account Executive. Join our growing team in a dynamic, inclusive, fast-paced environment where we bring our viewers the best in quality news, prime, entertainment and sports!

What You’ll Do

• Develop targeted customer-focused marketing solutions using multiple media products
• Create presentations to sell broadcast and digital media advertising
• Prospect new clients and cultivate relationships

What You’ll Need

• Experience and proven success in broadcast and digital sales
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Drive to generate new business while managing client relationships
• Experience with CRM tools and a valid driver’s license
• Bilingual in Spanish and English in oral and written communication is a plus
• Motivated in selling

What We Offer:

• Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance Package, Long Term Disability Insurance & Accident Insurance
• Retirement & Savings: HSA Plan, 401k with Company Match
• Time Off: Vacation/Personal/Sick/Paid Holidays
• Leave Support: Paid Qualified-FMLA Leave
• Family Benefits: Paid Parental Leave

Weigel Broadcasting Co. maintains an Equal Employment Opportunity Policy for all applicants and employees. We give fair consideration to all qualified persons and afford all our employees opportunities for advancement according to their individual abilities, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age or sex, or other protected categories. No opportunities for promotion, transfer or any other benefit of employment will be diminished through discriminatory practices. Employees or prospective employees have the right to notify an appropriate local, state or Federal agency if they believe they have been discriminated against.