Sales Account Associate

NAB Leadership Foundation; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

WMOR-TV in Tampa, FL is seeking an entry-level Sales Account Associate. This training program develops candidates into Sales Account Executives through hands-on experience with local television sales, client presentations, and cross-functional collaboration.

You'll learn WideOrbit Traffic, Media Monitors, Nielsen data, and other sales platforms, under the guidance of the Sales Manager. The role emphasizes strong communication, organization, and a path to advancing to an Account Executive within

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Proficient in Excel with ability to maintain complex spreadsheets.
• Must be focused, organized and able to handle time-sensitive projects.
• In-person attendance is required and candidate should be ready for a 9–12 month training path.

Responsibilities

• Assist the development of sales proposals, advertising packages, and client presentations.
• Create marketing materials for the sales department.
• Prepare proposals based on account executive requests.
• Coordinate with sales, production, finance and external clients on campaign performance.
• Enter and maintain all orders and manage WOCentral orders to WideOrbit.
• Maintain the sales database.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Excel

Organization

Time management

Tools

WideOrbit Traffic

Media Monitors

Matrix

Media Sales platforms

Job description

Sales Account Associate (Entry level)

WMOR in Tampa, FL 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 Sales Manager, will contribute to your training and ultimate success. You will report to the Sales Manager.

Training

• Comprehensive 9-12-month training, with ongoing career development and opportunities through WMOR-TV
• 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
• In-person attendance is required

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.

• 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 nearly 25 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.