Account Executive

Job Description

Account Executive - KCWY

About KCWY:

KCWY-TV News 13 is a full-service television station and the NBC and CW network affiliate serving the state of Wyoming with news, information and advertising.

Job Summary/Description:

KCWY seeks a dynamic Account Executive to join our team. An Account Executive is responsible for generating and closing new local direct TV business, as well as selling digital advertisements. The ideal candidate has strong communication and presentation skills and motivation to become the best.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- A proven track record of closing new business
- Ability to make face to face outside sales visits
- Ability to generate sales leads
- Attract and close advertisers to sell products and services on all our platforms (broadcast, web, digital and social media)
- Provide input on sales promotion ideas to sales management
- Retain current business and develop new business contacts
- Present marketing/advertising ideas to area business
- Sell commercial advertising time and other station products to local advertisers
- Attain budgeted revenue goals through effective solicitations, promotions and service
- Understand the business objectives and advertising strategies of clients and find ways to help Them achieve objectives through effective advertising
- Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:
- Outside media sales experience preferred, but not required
- Great communication and people skills
- Strong organizational, written and presentation skills
- Competitive, energetic and self-starter
- Ability to overcome objections
- Professional appearance is a must
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Must possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record and no DUIs

If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on ''apply now'', upload your resume, cover letter and references

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rb5zxk-18-118-200-136-42 in your application.