Media Sales Trainee — Path to Account Executive

Gulf Coast News; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf Coast News in Fort Myers, FL is seeking a Sales Account Associate through a comprehensive 9-12 month training program. You will learn local linear and digital TV sales, work with Nielsen data, and train with top producers under the Local Sales Manager and Director of Sales.

This entry-level role prepares you to advance to an Account Executive for Hearst Television's Gulf Coast NBC/ABC. Training covers WideOrbit Traffic and Media Sales platforms, Media Monitors, Marshall Marketing, and other

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills are necessary.
• Related military experience will be considered (optional).

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 our teams (including sales, commercial production, finance) and external clients on performance and delivery of campaigns.
• Manage sales database in Microsoft Dynamics.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Tools

Excel

Job description

Gulf Coast News in Fort Myers, FL is seeking a Sales Account Associate through a comprehensive 9-12 month training program. You will learn local linear and digital TV sales, work with Nielsen data, and train with top producers under the Local Sales Manager and Director of Sales.

This entry-level role prepares you to advance to an Account Executive for Hearst Television's Gulf Coast NBC/ABC. Training covers WideOrbit Traffic and Media Sales platforms, Media Monitors, Marshall Marketing, and other