Sales Account Associate

Hearst Communications, Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); Sur place; USD 40 000 - 50 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical | Dental | Vision

401(k) matching

Emotional Wellness Support

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

LGBTQ+ Health Services

Résumé du poste

A major media organization in Albuquerque is seeking a Sales Account Associate to participate in a comprehensive sales training program. This entry-level position offers the chance to develop into a Sales Account Executive through hands-on training, learning industry-leading techniques, and working with top sales producers. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, organizational abilities, and proficiency in Excel, aiming to transition into a media sales role within 9-12 months.

Qualifications

• Must be focused and organized.
• Proficient in Excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are necessary.

Responsabilités

• Assist in the development of sales proposals and client presentations.
• Create supportive marketing materials for the sales department.
• Prepare proposals based on account executive requests.

Connaissances

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Excellent social skills

Organizational skills

Proficient in Excel

Ability to handle time-sensitive projects

Outils

WideOrbit Traffic

Media Sales Platforms

Excel

Description du poste

Sales Account Associate (Entry level)

KOAT, the ABC affiliate in Albuquerque, NM is looking for a Sales Account Associate. The entry level position is a sales training program geared toward developing candidates into Sales Account Executives. As a Sales Account Associate, your first priority is to learn all facets of local television sales while encouraging your natural sales abilities. All sales team members, led by the Local Sales Manager, will contribute to your training and ultimate success. You will report to the General Sales Manager.

Training

• Comprehensive 9-12-month training, with ongoing career development and opportunities through ((station))
• Learn industry-leading communication and sales techniques
• Train with top sales producers
• Learn software skills such as WideOrbit Traffic and Media Sales, Media Monitors, Matrix, and other sales platforms
• Learn and work with Nielsen research data
• Roleplay and practice presentations regularly

Responsibilities

Tasks listed below are all a part of the training regimen for development to Account Executive

• 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, production, finance) and external clients on performance and delivery of campaigns
• Enter and maintain all orders including electronic transfer and maintenance of WOCentral orders to WideOrbit
• Manage sales database

Requirements

• Can deal with the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive projects
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are necessary
• Excellent social, intrapersonal, and presentation skills
• Must be focused and organized
• Proficient in Excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets)
• Must have an enterprising spirit with a goal of becoming a media sales account executive in 9-12 months
• Related military experience will be considered

Valuesin Action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities.That’s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.

Benefits

Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on the whole person. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.

• Medical | Dental | Vision
• 401(k) matching
• Emotional Wellness Support
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• LGBTQ+ Health Services
• Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs