TV & Web Advertising Sales Exec — Local Growth

HEARST STATIONS INC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

WTAE-TV in Pittsburgh seeks an Account Executive to drive advertising sales across multiple platforms. You will prospect new businesses, negotiate rates, and present compelling proposals to grow our local client base.

Ideal candidates have 1+ years in media or digital sales, strong negotiation skills, and a consultative, customer-focused approach. In-person attendance is required, with a goal-driven, team-based environment at the station.

Qualifications

• 1+ years in media or digital sales.
• Experience with developing new business/non-traditional business.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Experience in a consultative customer-focused business atmosphere.
• Accountability within a goal-structured organization.
• Must be a team player.
• Experience selling to business owners.
• Understand and use qualitative research to further sales effort.
• Related military experience will be considered.
• In-person attendance is required.

Responsibilities

• Produce revenue across all available platforms.
• Prospect, contact and present to new businesses.
• Develop new revenue through local business development.
• Form strategic and market partnerships.
• Manage an active account/client list.
• Conceptualize, create, and deliver sales proposals that are consistent with station strategies.
• Achieve individual sales goals while contributing to WTAE-TV dynamic sales team.

Skills

Media sales experience

Negotiation skills

New business development

Team player

In-person sales

Job description

WTAE-TV in Pittsburgh seeks an Account Executive to drive advertising sales across multiple platforms. You will prospect new businesses, negotiate rates, and present compelling proposals to grow our local client base.

Ideal candidates have 1+ years in media or digital sales, strong negotiation skills, and a consultative, customer-focused approach. In-person attendance is required, with a goal-driven, team-based environment at the station.