Account Executive

Job Description

Account Executive - WALA

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE (Experience) - WALA

About WALA:

WALA FOX10 News is a local media organization producing news, weather, and original content for the Gulf Coast. Located in Mobile, AL. WALA is the oldest existing television station in the state of Alabama. FOX10 takes pride in a winning culture and is committed to the community.

To learn more about WALA please visit: https://vimeo.com/732224197

Job Summary/Description:

FOX10, Gray Television's FOX affiliate in Mobile, Alabama has an immediate opening for an experienced Account Executive to join our team. At FOX10, we help businesses grow using effective marketing and advertising solutions. The Account Executive generates revenue through media sales by servicing existing clients and developing new business. The Account Executive will be evaluated on achieving revenue budget goals, new business development goals, client service, thorough accurate forecasting, and teamwork. If you have media sales experience and see yourself as a high-energy creative individual that likes working with people, this could be your opportunity to make more money.

Candidate duties/responsibilities include (but not be limited to):
- Grow existing accounts and attract new advertisers.
- Develop new local direct business.
- Help accounts plan and create ideas for their business.
- Build dynamic presentations customized to grow your client's business.
- Maintain and keep Account Receivables current.
- Forecast monthly and quarterly results and achieve revenue goals.

Qualifications/Requirements:
- 3 years of sales experience required, proven track record of multi-platform selling and increasing revenue and share on accounts is ideal.
- Strong oral and written communication skills are fundamental to creating and persuasively presenting broadcast and digital products to customers.
- Ability to develop solid relationships.
- A real desire to understand your clients and their businesses.
- Self-starter with a strong work ethic, clean driving record, & strong references.
- A team player is a must.

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

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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rvv1m7-3-139-237-130-42 in your application.