Sales Account Associate

Hearst Communications, Inc.; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) matching

Emotional Wellness Support

Paid Time Off

LGBTQ+ Health Services

Job summary

Hearst Communications, Inc. in Fort Myers, FL is launching an entry-level Sales Account Associate training program to develop future Account Executives for Gulf Coast NBC/ABC.

You will train across local linear and digital television sales, reporting to the Director of Sales, with hands-on learning and role play. Responsibilities include assisting proposals, preparing marketing materials, and coordinating with sales and production teams on campaign performance.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Must be organized and focused to handle time-sensitive projects.
• Proficiency in Excel for complex spreadsheets is expected.
• Demonstrated enterprise spirit with a goal to advance to Account Executive in 9–12 months.
• Experience in customer-facing or sales support roles is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing sales proposals, advertising packages, and client presentations.
• Create marketing materials to support the sales team.
• Prepare proposals upon request by account executives.
• Coordinate with sales, production, finance, and clients on campaign performance and delivery.

Skills

Verbal & written comms

Organization

Excel proficient

Sales mindset

Time management

Presentations

Military experience considered

Tools

WideOrbit Traffic

Media Monitors

Marshall Marketing

Nielsen data

Job description

Gulf Coast News in Fort Myers, FL is looking for a Sales Account Associate. This entry level position is designed as a training program for candidates with the desire and ability to excel as a media advertising executive but who lacks the experience required. As a Sales Account Associate, your focus is to learn all facets of local linear and digital television sales in preparation of becoming an Account Executive for Hearst Television’s Gulf Coast NBC/ABC. All sales team members, led by the Local Sales Manager, will contribute to your training and ultimate success. You will report to the Director of Sales.

Training

• Comprehensive 9-12-month training, with ongoing career development and opportunities through Gulf Coast News
• Learning industry-leading communication and sales techniques
• Train with top sales producers
• Learn software skills such as WideOrbit Traffic and Media Sales, Media Monitors, Marshall Marketing, 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, commercial production, finance) and external clients on performance and delivery of campaigns

Requirements

• Can handle pressures of time-sensitive projects with professional approach
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are necessary
• Excellent social, intrapersonal, and presentation skills
• Must be focused and organized
• Proficiency 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

Values in Action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities.That’swhy, 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 .

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
• LGBTQ+ Health Services
• Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs

Job Info

• Job Identification 2026514
• Job Category Sales and Advertising
• Posting Date 04/13/2026, 09:05 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 3719 Central Avenue, Fort Myers, FL, 33901, US (On-site)