Account Executive

Job Description

About WBRC:

WBRC FOX6 the dominant media company and #1 rated legacy station in Birmingham, AL region is seeking an advertising sales executive to join our team of top performers. Do you have a strong competitive drive? Are you a closer and a problem solver? Are you a natural relationship builder and collaborator with great people skills? If so, we want to speak with you about this opportunity to sell customized digital and television advertising solutions to new and existing customers.

Job Summary/Description:

WBRC FOX6 has an immediate opening for a talented, motivated Account Executive to join our energetic and professional sales team in Birmingham, AL. We seek self-starters with a sense of urgency who can sell new business on-air, on-line, and on mobile platforms while maintaining and growing existing business. Candidates must be detail oriented and have excellent communication & customer service skills.

The individual who will join our team is enthusiastic, driven, self-motivated, confident, is teachable, and has a positive attitude- if this sounds like you, we invite you to apply today!

Duties/Responsibilities will include (but not be limited to):
- Present, negotiate, and execute cross-platform advertising campaigns and present proof of results
- Prospect, cold call and sell new business and grow shares from current clients
- Exceed assigned budget through new and existing business development
- The successful candidate will have excellent organizational skills, self-confidence, excellent written and oral communication skills, and integrity above reproach.

Qualifications/Requirements:
- College degree preferred. Media and/or Marketing background is a plus.
- Self-starter, with the ability to interact and influence others in a positive manner while working in a fast-paced environment.
- High achiever with excellent communication skills, creativity, and persistence.
- Strong work ethic and integrity.
- Problem-solving and organizational skills.
- Ability to exceed budget through new and existing business development.
- Applicants must be proficient in working with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

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)

WBRC-TV/Gray Television, Inc. is a drug-free company

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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rb0w1o-18-118-30-253-42 in your application.