Account Executive - Local TV & Digital Advertising

Hearst Television, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical | Dental | Vision

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Emotional Wellness Support

LGBTQ+ Health Services

Additional benefits to meet needs

Job summary

WLKY, the CBS affiliate in Louisville, KY, is seeking an Account Executive to sell advertising across TV and web for local businesses. You will negotiate impressions and rates with ad agencies, solicit new clients, and develop partnerships to grow revenue.

You will report to the Local Sales Manager and join a collaborative, fast-paced team focused on delivering powerful multi-platform marketing solutions.

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.
• Experience selling to business owners.

Responsibilities

• Produce revenue across all available platforms.
• Prospect, contact and present to new businesses.
• Develop new revenue through local business development.
• Form strategic and market partnerships.
• Manage an active account/client list.
• Conceptualize, create, and deliver sales proposals that are consistent with station strategies.
• Achieve individual sales goals while contributing to the station's dynamic sales team.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Consultative selling

New business development

Team player

B2B sales

Relationship building

Job description

WLKY, the CBS affiliate in Louisville, KY, is seeking an Account Executive to sell advertising across TV and web for local businesses. You will negotiate impressions and rates with ad agencies, solicit new clients, and develop partnerships to grow revenue.

You will report to the Local Sales Manager and join a collaborative, fast-paced team focused on delivering powerful multi-platform marketing solutions.