Local Media Account Executive: Grow Revenue & Partnerships

HEARST PROPERTIES, INC; Clifton (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Emotional Wellness Support

Job summary

Hearst Television in Louisville, KY seeks an Account Executive to sell advertising across TV and web to local businesses. You will negotiate rates, prospect new clients, and develop multi-platform campaigns.

The role reports to the Local Sales Manager and offers a path to grow within a dynamic sales team. Ideal candidates have 1+ year in media or digital sales, strong negotiation skills, and a consultative, client-focused selling style.

Qualifications

• 1+ year in media or digital sales or similar field.
• Experience developing new business and non-traditional opportunities.
• Strong negotiation skills and consultative selling approach.
• Team-oriented with accountability to goals.
• Experience selling to business owners and agencies.

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.
• Create sales proposals aligned with station strategies.
• Meet and exceed individual sales goals while contributing to the team.

Skills

Media sales

Digital sales

Negotiation

Consultative selling

Team player

Prospecting

Business development

Relationship building

Job description

Hearst Television in Louisville, KY seeks an Account Executive to sell advertising across TV and web to local businesses. You will negotiate rates, prospect new clients, and develop multi-platform campaigns.

The role reports to the Local Sales Manager and offers a path to grow within a dynamic sales team. Ideal candidates have 1+ year in media or digital sales, strong negotiation skills, and a consultative, client-focused selling style.