Sales Account Associate

Jackson's 16 WAPT; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Emotional Wellness Support

LGBTQ+ Health Services

Job summary

A leading television station in Jackson, MS is seeking a Sales Account Associate for an entry-level position. This role focuses on a sales training program aimed at developing candidates into Sales Account Executives. Responsibilities include assisting in sales proposals and marketing material creation. Candidates should have strong communication skills, be proficient in Excel, and hold an enterprising spirit aimed at a media sales career. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent social, intrapersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage time-sensitive projects under pressure.
• Must have an enterprising spirit with a goal of becoming a media sales account executive.

Responsibilities

• Assist the development of sales proposals and advertising packages.
• Create supportive marketing materials for the sales department.
• Communicate with teams and external clients regarding campaign performance.

Skills

Strong verbal communication skills

Strong written communication skills

Excel proficiency

Social skills

Presentation skills

Tools

WideOrbit Traffic

Media Sales software

Media Monitors

Matrix

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 ((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

• 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

• 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

About Us

Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.