Account Executive

Job Description

About WAGM:

WAGM is a CBS and FOX affiliate, with the #1 rated 6PM News in the Nation! Bordering Canada to the north, east and west. We serve Aroostook County, an area larger than the state of Rhode Island and Connecticut combined. Here it is known simply as ''The County''. Enjoy the way life should be, here in the County. With its natural beauty; all four seasons offer new opportunities, from water sports on our numerous lakes, hiking and camping in Aroostook State Park, skiing Big Rock Mountain, or ATVing and snowmobiling our 2300 miles of groomed trails.

Job Summary/Description:

WAGM is searching for a motivated and enthusiastic Multimedia Sales Consultant to join our energetic, professional sales team. Work with local business leaders to help them grow through advertising on our broadcast networks and through our full suite of premium digital advertising products. We are looking for an individual who is a self-starter and enjoys meeting with and creating relationships with clients. If you see yourself as a high-energy creative individual who enjoys working with people, this could be your opportunity to make more money and have the satisfaction of helping businesses grow. We offer a training salary, and our commission and bonus structure will allow you to grow without limits.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but 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.
• Understand the business objectives and advertising strategies of clients and find ways to help them achieve their objectives through effective advertising.

Qualifications/Requirements:
• Professional appearance a must.
• Media sales experience is preferred but not necessary Gray has an extensive training program.
• Excellent communication skills.
• A ''can-do,'' team player attitude.
• Must be tech savvy, as you will be educating and selling clients an array of digital solutions such as OTT, SEO, Paid Search, Audience Targeting, and Social Media.

Are you energetic, positive, and goal-oriented with a passion to succeed? Our station invites you to send your cover letter and resume, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in 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)

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

Gray Television encourages all new employees to fully vaccinate against the coronavirus before the first workday.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-re9yx0-216-73-216-207-42 in your application.