Digital Sales Account Executive

Job Description

Digital Sales Account Executive - KOLD

About KOLD:

At KOLD, the CBS affiliated television station it is our job and inherent desire to be the best local television station in Tucson, Arizona, and the #1 digital platform across the state, region, and the country. We are committed to the highest standards of excellence in our local news, entertainment, information, and public service programming. Tucson's plentiful sunshine, natural beauty, and diverse culture lend to an active lifestyle rich in great food, Hundreds of miles of hiking trails, from the Sonoran Desert, to the Sky Islands peaks 9,000 feet above sea level, provide breathtaking views, unforgettable sunsets, and access to nature for all ages and abilities. , challenging biking trails, and unforgettable experiences:

Job Summary/Description:

The Digital Sales Account Executive will assist in identifying key accounts for developing new business and must have a keen sense of all digital media solutions. Must be able to forecast accurately and maintain excellent client relationships.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Understanding of digital advertising methods and concepts, web/internet/paid search/social media
sales.
• Sell digital advertising consistent with station policies and rate guidelines.
• Responsible for the negotiation of digital rates with local clients.
• Assist in the production of client's needs and act as a liaison with all departments.
• Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.
• Willing to learn all research and utilize in client proposals effectively.
• Prospect new clients and create digital sales opportunities specific to each client.
• Prepare and present digital proposals to new clients.

Qualifications/Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising or Mass Communications, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
• Digital sales experience required.
• Wide Orbit, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint experience is preferred.
• Ability to get along with others and maintain effective interdepartmental relationships.
• Negotiation skills are required.
• Ability to communicate effectively is required.
• Must represent the station with professionalism and integrity.
• Must be highly organized and detail oriented.
• Ability to maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving in a manner that will work well with co-workers, supervisors, and customers.

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

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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g3m315-18-116-63-236-42 in your application.