Account Executive

Job Description

About WVIR:

WVIR-TV/GVIR-TV NBC29/CW29/NBC29 Weather Plus is the dominant television station in the desirable Charlottesville market. NBC29 is consistently the top-rated station in all news day parts. The station is located on the historic Downtown Mall in the heart of Charlottesville's vibrant cultural district.

Job Summary/Description:

NBC29 is searching for a motivated and enthusiastic Account Executive to work with local businesses to help them grow through advertising. We are looking for an individual who is a self starter and enjoys meeting with and creating relationships with clients. Must be technologically savvy and have excellent communication skills. Must have a can-do, team player attitude to assist with broadcast and digital solutions.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Make face to face outside sales visits
• Generate sales leads and close new business
• Provide input on sales promotion ideas
• Retain current clients and develop new business contacts
• Understand the business objectives and advertising strategies of clients and find ways to help them achieve their objectives through effective advertising
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:
• Professional appearance a must

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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d9x8x4-18-119-135-202-42 in your application.