Electronic Media Account Administrator

The Villages; Florida; On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (HSA/FSA)

401k and/or Roth

PTO & Paid Holidays

Life & AD&D

The Villages Charter School eligible

Job summary

The Villages is seeking an on-site Advertising Sales Representative to sell airtime for WVLG, TV ads on VNN, and live remote events. You will meet with clients at their business to tailor campaigns, set schedules, and quote rates to achieve revenue targets.

Located in Lake Sumter Landing, this full-time role requires a AA degree or equivalent, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to drive to client locations using your own vehicle. Competitive benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two year college or technical school; or six months to one year of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic use of Microsoft Office Suite programs, such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff.
• This position requires use of personal vehicle for company business and a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Acquire new advertising through in person calls at new and current customer place of business to meet sales goals and objectives set by the company.
• Contact customers through face-to-face meetings at customer business to develop programs that assess advertising needs, set up advertising budget, advertising content, air date(s), calculate rates and quote them to customers for approval of sale.
• Assist customers in developing strategies concerning advertising air dates, how to best reach target customers relative to the type of media and the benefits of advertising.
• Meet in person at customer business to ensure their expectations have been met from recently aired advertising Deliver co-op statements, accurate invoices to customers.
• Collect payment of past dues advertising accounts; contact advertisers that have not paid for advertising and confirm when payment will be received.
• Communicate with other departments to ensure quality service and arrange promotional events like live radio remote.
• Attend electronic advertising sales meetings and training sessions.
• Write out advertising insertion orders; process sales progress reports as requested by supervisor.
• In person relationship building with clients is essential to this position and it is expected that the employee will use their vehicle to drive to each client’s place of business on a regular basis to maintain appropriate levels of customer service to their client.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer service

Communication

Relationship building

Education

Associate degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Within the spirit of “Making People’s Dreams Come True”, this position is responsible for selling advertising airtime and live radio remotes on WVLG radio, commercial advertising spots on VNN television and key video advertising initiatives through in-person meetings at customers’ place of business. Achieving budgeted revenue goals by developing all new incremental businesses possible in assigned territory, for maintaining an awareness of local competitive conditions and improving market share. These duties are accomplished while delivering Raving Fans customer service to both internal and external customers.

Full-Time, On-Site position.

Located in Lake Sumter Landing.

Benefits for Full-time Eligible Positions:

• Medical (HSA/FSA), Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k and/or ROTH
• PTO & Paid Holidays
• Basic Life & AD&D
• The Villages® Charter School eligibility
• and much more!

Responsibilities:

• Acquire new advertising through in person calls at new and current customer place of business to meet sales goals and objectives set by the company.
• Contact customers through face-to-face meetings at customer business to develop programs that assess advertising needs, set up advertising budget, advertising content, air date(s), calculate rates and quote them to customers for approval of sale.
• Assist customers in developing strategies concerning advertising air dates, how to best reach target customers relative to the type of media and the benefits of advertising.
• Meet in person at customer business to ensure their expectations have been met from recently aired advertising Deliver co-op statements, accurate invoices to customers.
• Collect payment of past dues advertising accounts; contact advertisers that have not paid for advertising and confirm when payment will be received.
• Communicate with other departments to ensure quality service and arrange promotional events like live radio remote.
• Attend electronic advertising sales meetings and training sessions.
• Write out advertising insertion orders; process sales progress reports as requested by supervisor.
• In person relationship building with clients is essential to this position and it is expected that the employee will use their vehicle to drive to each client’s place of business on a regular basis to maintain appropriate levels of customer service to their client.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two (2) year college or technical school; or six (6) months to one (1) year of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic use of Microsoft Office Suite programs, such as Word, Excel, and Outlook required.
• Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff.
• This position is subjected to The Villages Vehicle Safety Program and its policies as it requires the use of personal vehicles for company business.
• A valid Driver's License with a record acceptable to company standards is required for this position.