Account Executive

Job Description

About WABI:

WABI TV5 CBS/CW Affiliate - #1 rated legacy station located in Eastern and Central Maine has a proud heritage with a forward thinking strategy. WABI is the market leader with viewers relying on news and weather coverage from LOCAL anchors and meteorologists. Along with strong news ratings, a robust website, and CBS Sports and CBS Primetime, WABI is actively involved in the communities we serve through a variety of local initiatives both on and off the air. We take pride in serving the needs and expectations of our viewers, our advertisers, and the general public.

Job Summary/Description:

WABI TV5 seeks a dynamic Account Executive to join our award-winning team. The desired candidate will be required to sell multi-media solutions on all Television and Digital platforms to an established account list to achieve sales targets and maximize revenue. Candidate should possess creative negotiating skills and be highly motivated.

Your responsibilities will include (but not be limited to) the following:
• Maintain, service, and expand existing client relationships and key accounts
• Understand the business objectives and advertising strategies of clients and find ways to help them achieve their objectives through effective advertising
• Develop short and long term plans for revenue growth
• Identify and develop new business
• Create compelling oral and written presentations
• Coordinate commercial production with a creative team
• Monitor accounts receivables and assist with collections
• Other Duties as Assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:
• College Degree or equivalent work experience.

Are you energetic, positive and goal-oriented? Please join our team, send your cover letter and resume, 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

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gpnv79-3-144-17-45-42 in your application.