Account Executive

Hearst Television, Inc.; Westbrook (ME); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Emotional Wellness Support

Job summary

Hearst Television, Inc. in Maine is seeking an Account Executive to develop and maintain business on TV, digital, and multicast platforms. The candidate should have media sales experience, be a self-starter, and thrive in a goal-oriented team environment.

The role includes in-person client meetings and Zoom/video conferences as needed. This hybrid position is commission-based, with earnings ranging from $50,000 to $70,000+ based on performance.

Qualifications

• Sales experience preferred in media or advertising.
• Ability to build rapport, understand client needs and negotiate.
• Must have reliable transportation and valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business revenue across TV, digital, and multicast platforms.
• Manage and cultivate an active account list.
• Ensure revenue goals are achieved and presented to clients.

Skills

Sales experience

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Self-starter

Tools

Wide Orbit

Kantar

Microsoft Office

Job description

WMTW, the ABC affiliate in Portland, ME., has an opening for an Account Executive. We are looking for an Account Executive who will develop and maintain business on all platforms – TV, digital, and multicast. The ideal candidate has media sales experience, is a self-starter, thrives in a goal-oriented team environment, and has a desire to WIN! Are you ready to take the next step in your sales career, make a great living, and join a top company in the broadcast media industry? If the answer is yes, we want to hear from you! You will report to the General Sales Manager.As an Account Executive, you will be expected to work both at the station as well as outside of the station making sales calls and/or visiting with clients or potential clients.In this hybrid position, you will meet with clients in-person and have capabilities for zoom/video conference meetings as needed. This position is paid based on commissions, which ranges from$50,000to $70,000+, depending on performance and other criteria set forth by management.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business revenue across all platforms
• Manage and cultivate an active account list
• Ensure all revenue goals are achieved
• Create and deliver sales presentations to client/agency personnel
• Collaborate with other departments in station to ensure client satisfaction

Requirements

• Sales experience, understanding of media plans, the advertising marketplace preferred
• Ability to use interpersonal communication skills to develop rapport with clients, anticipate needs, and negotiate
• Proficiency with Wide Orbit, Wide Orbit Media Sales, Kantar or other commercial monitoring program, and Microsoft applications a plus
• Must possess a driver’s license with a good driving record
• Hearst Television is a proud supporter of military veterans. Related military training and experience will be considered
• In-person attendance is required

Values 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 communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to 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