Multi-Platform Ad Sales Executive – New Orleans

Hearst; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) matching

Emotional Wellness Support

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

LGBTQ+ Health Services

Additional benefits

Job summary

WDSU-TV, the Hearst-owned NBC affiliate in New Orleans, LA, is seeking an Account Executive who sells advertising across TV and digital platforms, negotiates impressions and rates, and develops partnerships with local businesses. You will report to the Local Sales Manager and work to retain and grow our client base.

Responsibilities include prospecting new businesses, presenting to clients, creating sales proposals, and achieving individual goals while contributing to a dynamic sales team with a

Qualifications

• 1+ years in media or digital sales or similar field.
• Experience developing new business/non-traditional business.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Experience in a consultative, customer-focused environment.
• Accountability within a goal-structured organization.
• Must be a team player.
• Experience selling to business owners.
• Ability to understand and use qualitative research to drive sales.

Responsibilities

• Produce revenue across all available platforms.
• Prospect, contact and present to developmental businesses.
• Develop new revenue through building relationships with clients as their trusted advisor.
• Form strategic and market partnerships.
• Manage and upsell account/client list.
• Create and deliver sales proposals aligned with station strategies.
• Achieve individual sales goals while contributing to the sales team.
• Maintain a digital-first mindset.

Skills

1+ years in media sales

1+ years in digital sales

Strong negotiation skills

Consultative selling

Team player

Experience selling to business owners

Qualitative research usage

In-person attendance

Job description

WDSU-TV, the Hearst-owned NBC affiliate in New Orleans, LA, is seeking an Account Executive who sells advertising across TV and digital platforms, negotiates impressions and rates, and develops partnerships with local businesses. You will report to the Local Sales Manager and work to retain and grow our client base.

Responsibilities include prospecting new businesses, presenting to clients, creating sales proposals, and achieving individual goals while contributing to a dynamic sales team with a