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:

The ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE will be responsible for the St John Valley area, building relationships with local businesses, diagnosing their needs, and developing marketing solutions using broadcast and digital tools. Responsibilities include lead generation, customer needs analysis, creation of proposals and presentation of solutions. ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES are also responsible for order entry and account management.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
• Ability to make face to face outside sales visits
• Ability to generate sales leads
• Attract and close advertisers to sell products and services on all of our platforms (broadcast, web, digital and social media)
• Ability to recognize and close new business
• Provide input on sales promotion ideas to sales management
• Retain current business and develop new business contacts
• Present marketing/advertising ideas to area businesses.
• Sell commercial advertising time and other station products to local advertisers
• Attain budgeted revenue goals through effective solicitations, promotions and service
• 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:
• Outside media sales experience preferred, but not required
• Great communication and people skills
• Strong organizational, written and presentation skills
• Competitive, energetic and self-starter
• Ability to overcome objections
• Enjoy a fast paced environment with a desire to win
• Professional appearance is a must
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Must possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record and no DUIs

Qualified applicants, please apply online and attach resume with cover letter. Drug screen and MVR check required. No phone calls please. EOE-M/F/D/V/

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''

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g3x659-3-21-231-245-42 in your application.