Account Executive

Job Description

About KFDA:

KFDA, in Amarillo, Texas is the leading news source in the Panhandle. We strive to bring you the latest news stories with the most accurate information. NewsChannel10 is committed to breaking news and weather and investigative journalism and is the most recognized and awarded news team in the market.

Job Summary/Description:

Do you have a strong competitive drive and determination to win? Are you a natural relationship builder and collaborator? If so, a fantastic opportunity awaits as a Sales Account Executive in Amarillo, Texas (CBS). Bring your tenacity, great communication skills and ability to close new business and you will get rewarded well for your efforts. You will have the opportunity to sell across all KFDA's television and digital platforms, providing advertising solutions to new customers that will help them generate sales and increase profitability. This is a fast paced and fun business that requires persistence, organization, creativity, and interpersonal skills.

Duties and responsibilities will include (but not be limited to) the following:
• Build, present, sell, and execute cross-platform advertising campaigns
• Prospect and sell new business, using television and digital products
• Create client re-caps, demonstrating delivery and effectiveness of advertising campaigns
• Exceed budget through new and existing business development
• Candidates must be detail oriented and have excellent communication & customer service skills
• 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

Qualifications/Requirements:

Candidates must be detail oriented and have excellent communication & customer service skills...
• 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
* MVR check required
• Previous outside sales experience preferred. Previous work in media is a plus
• Bachelor's Degree Preferred

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-gwve5p-3-134-118-95-42 in your application.