Job Description
Responsibilities
The Account Executive is responsible for partnering with local clients, both on the agency level and direct, to create innovative and unique marketing and advertising solutions that target a client's demographics and products/services. The Account Executive role is a sales role focused on delivering quarterly results and meeting individual and team budget requirements.
Essential Functions/Responsibilities:
• Generate revenue to the station and its web/digital products from both traditional and non-traditional prospects in the Tampa, FL market.
• Develop revenue by focusing on ''conversion'' targets from competitive media including radio, print, digital, out of home, cable, events, etc.
• Create customized solutions that will satisfy client's marketing needs and achieve a high level of results.
• Present sales proposal and sales pitches to internal and external clients.
• Participation in station special events is required.
• Service and grow existing accounts. Develop and grow strong client relationships.
• Complete tasks such as posting, weekly forecasting, reporting, new business trackers, and credit/collection of all accounts.
• Coordinate with production crew on creating spots and assist with production as necessary.
• Negotiate and service agency business and create and understand television metrics.
Qualifications/Requirements
Basic Qualifications:
• BS/BA degree in related field or equivalent work experience
• Minimum 2 years of experience in media sales and/or marketing roles
• Must have a valid driver's license and must have ability to drive and own a vehicle for transportation to and from client meetings on a constant basis.
Eligibility Requirements:
• Able to work a Flexible Schedule and Shifts
• Must be willing to work in Tampa, FL
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be fluent in English and Spanish
Desired Characteristics
• Prior sales experience in radio, television or a digital media environment
• Solutions sell thinker with the ability to quickly understand and assess opportunities and/or problems and able to respond with creative ideas and solutions
• Strong communication/presentation skills – oral and written
• Excellent computer skills with MS programs: Excel, Power Point, Word and the ability to create innovative presentation decks with expertise
• Adept at prospecting, generating proposals and closing the sale
• Perceptive, insightful and intuitive abilities
• Ability to creatively analyze and react to a variety of sales challenges
• Ability to multi-task while staying organized and focused
• Broad based knowledge of traditional and emerging media platforms
• Innovative approach to a changing market place
• Enthusiastic and positive team player within the organization
• Strong verbal influencing skills
• Competitive with a desire to win
• Creative problem solver with strong analytical aptitude
• Self-starter and motivator who can thrive in both corporate and start-up environments
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d280xy-54-243-2-41-42 in your application.