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Account Executive

Hearst

Kansas City, MO 09-05-2024
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  • Paid
  • Full Time
  • Mid (2-5 years) Experience
Job Description
Do you want to join a premier multimedia company? When you start a career with Hearst Television, not only will you work amongst passionate professionals who take pride in what they do, but you will be a part of a progressive culture where your talents will be valued.

KMBC-TV/KCWE-TV, Hearst Television's ABC/CW affiliates in Kansas City, has an opening for an experienced Account Executive.

We are looking for an Account Executive who will develop and maintain business on all platforms – TV, digital, and multicast. The ideal candidate has media sales experience, is a self-starter, thrives in a goal-oriented team environment, and has a desire to WIN! Are you ready to take the next step in your sales career, make a great living, and join a top company in the broadcast media industry? If the answer is yes, we want to hear from you!

Job Responsibilities:
• Generate new business revenue across all platforms
• Manage and cultivate an active account list
• Ensure all revenue goals are achieved/exceeded
• Create and deliver sales presentations to client/agency personnel
• Collaborate with other departments within our stations to ensure client satisfaction

Qualifications Requirements:
• Media sales experience preferred, plus an excellent understanding of media plans, the advertising marketplace, and key competition
• Military training and experience will be considered in lieu of media sales experience
• Ability to use interpersonal communication skills to develop rapport with clients, anticipate needs, and negotiate
• Proficiency with Wide Orbit, Wide Orbit Media Sales, Media Monitors or other commercial monitoring program, and Microsoft applications a plus
• Must possess a driver's license with a good driving record

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gxxjqj-3-236-86-184-42 in your application.

Company Profile
Hearst

Hearst Television, a subsidiary of Hearst, owns and operates local television and radio stations serving 26 media markets across 39 states reaching over 21 million U.S. television households.