Entry-Level Media Sales Trainee to Account Executive

Fort Myers-Naples HTV LLC; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 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

Gulf Coast News in Fort Myers, FL offers an entry-level Sales Account Associate training program designed to prepare you to become an Account Executive for Hearst Television's Gulf Coast NBC/ABC. You will learn local linear and digital TV sales under the guidance of the Local Sales Manager and report to the Director of Sales.

The 9-12 month training includes industry-leading sales techniques, roleplay, and exposure to Nielsen data and various sales platforms to build a solid foundation in media

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Excellent social, intrapersonal, and presentation abilities.
• Must be focused and organized.
• Proficiency in Excel; ability to maintain complex spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Assist the development of sales proposals, advertising packages, and client presentations
• Create supportive marketing materials for the sales department
• Prepare proposals based on account executive requests
• Communicate with internal teams and external clients on campaigns performance and delivery
• Manage sales database in Microsoft Dynamics.

Skills

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Organization

Presentation skills

Sales mindset

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Gulf Coast News in Fort Myers, FL offers an entry-level Sales Account Associate training program designed to prepare you to become an Account Executive for Hearst Television's Gulf Coast NBC/ABC. You will learn local linear and digital TV sales under the guidance of the Local Sales Manager and report to the Director of Sales.

The 9-12 month training includes industry-leading sales techniques, roleplay, and exposure to Nielsen data and various sales platforms to build a solid foundation in media