Sales Account Associate

Gulf Coast WBBH-WZVN; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; 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

Job summary

Gulf Coast WBBH-WZVN in Fort Myers, FL is seeking a Sales Account Associate for an entry-level training program aimed at developing future media advertising executives. This role involves learning sales techniques, assisting in sales proposals, and managing client communications. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, professionalism under pressure, and proficiency in Excel. Many benefits, including medical and emotional wellness support, are offered to employees as part of their growth and development within the company.

Qualifications

• Ability to handle time-sensitive projects professionally.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Excellent social and presentation skills.
• Focused and organized with a goal of becoming an Account Executive.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing sales proposals and advertising packages.
• Create marketing materials for the sales department.
• Prepare proposals based on executive requests.
• Communicate performance and delivery with clients.
• Manage sales database in Microsoft Dynamics.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Presentation skills

Proficiency in Excel

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

WideOrbit Traffic

Media Sales

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

• 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

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’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

• 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