Sales Account Associate

Hearst Communications, Inc.

Jackson (MS)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 50,000

Full time

14 days+

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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

A leading media company is seeking a Sales Account Associate in Jackson, MS. This entry-level position involves comprehensive training to develop skills necessary for becoming a Sales Account Executive. Responsibilities include assisting in sales proposals, creating marketing materials, and managing client communications. The ideal candidate has strong communication skills, is organized, and has a goal of advancing in media sales within 9-12 months. This position offers various modern benefits, including medical and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

Ability to handle time-sensitive projects and stress.
Strong social and interpersonal skills are necessary.
Must possess an enterprising spirit to grow in the role.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing sales proposals and advertising packages.
Create supportive marketing materials for the sales department.
Prepare proposals based on account executive requests.
Communicate with teams and external clients regarding campaigns.
Manage sales database and maintain orders.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Presentation skills

Organizational skills

Proficient in Excel

Tools

WideOrbit Traffic

Media Sales

Nielsen research data

Job description

Sales Account Associate (Entry level)

16WAPT, the ABC affiliate in Jackson, MS 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 Local Sales Manager.

Training

Comprehensive 9-12-month training, with ongoing career development and opportunities through the 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

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

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.