Media Executive

Job Description

Media Executive - KXII

About Gray Media:

Gray Media is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.

We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.

About KXII:

Would you like to advance your career at an award-winning television station that leads the market in both news and programming? What we do at KXII matters, perhaps more than it ever has before. With an endless choice of sources, more people turn to KXII 12Media for local news, weather coverage, and entertainment programming. We take pride in being the source most Texomans choose, whether watching television, reading online, following through social media, or consuming our content in any combination of these ways. Our employees contribute to that success on a daily basis. A dedicated group of experienced veterans and young professionals work hard morning, noon, and night to serve our community by giving our customers the best quality content possible. We are where our community turns when severe weather threatens and when huge stories break. Regardless of their position, our employees take pride in that every day.

Job Summary/Description:

KXII is recruiting for a Business Development Specialist for our Sherman, Texas office. The ideal candidate will be a team player with the attitude that losing is not an option.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
* You will research opportunities in your market, generate or follow through on sales leads both warm and cold, and manage an active pipeline of potential revenue.
* You will own the full sales cycle from prospect to close and meet new business revenue and budget goals.
* You will be an expert in marketing, and provide expert insights, recommendations, and consultancy to build productive and long-lasting relationships.
* You will maintain a consistent pipeline, build pipeline velocity, and forecast with accuracy monthly.
* Design, write, and present marketing presentations.
* Meet or exceed sales expectations, goals, and budgets, and manage your own book of sales revenue for retention and growth.
* Manage your book of business using multiple CRM and client management tools and software.
* Communicate and collaborate effectively internally across all KXII 12 Media departments and support staff.

Qualifications/Requirements:
* Previous media sales experience is preferred although any outside sales experience is a plus.
* The ability to learn in a fast-paced and changing environment is also required.
* Accuracy, attention to detail, and a team-oriented attitude are mandatory.
* Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent work experience strongly considered.

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

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

KXII-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus before the first workday.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r7xmb9-3-145-40-121-42 in your application.