Account Executive

Job Description

About WLOX:

WLOX-TV is the number one station on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. We produce award-winning news on both WLOX ABC and WLOX CBS. We also have a dominant digital presence, using WLOX.com, the WLOX News app, the WLOX Weather app, Gulf Coast Weekend and social media platforms to connect to a worldwide audience.

WLOX
- Biloxi, MS - Link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sa8VB4Jt0bY&feature=youtu.be

Job Summary/Description:

Are you looking for a rewarding career, partnering with businesses across South Mississippi to help them reach their goals? WLOX News Now, the state's dominant multimedia news organization seeks a sales professional for our Multimedia Account Executive position. The primary responsibility of the Account Executive is to develop and sell creative marketing solutions on throughout all of WLOX News Now properties. The ideal candidate must have the ability to strategize and negotiate multi-platform marketing and advertising projects.

We are looking for an individual who is a self-starter and can thrive in a fast-paced multiplatform environment.

Your responsibilities will include (but not be limited to) the following:
- Prospect, contact and present solutions to new prospective clients, generating advertising revenue to achieve and exceed individual budgets
- Manage the entire sales and service cycle from finding a client to securing a deal, servicing and retaining the business.
- Maintain and grow relationships with clients
- Provide professional after-sales support and service to maximize customer loyalty
- Data entry in multiple sales software systems for account management
- Write marketing proposals and create PowerPoint presentations
- Communicate and collaborate effectively with all WLOX News Now departments and support staff

Qualifications/Requirements:
• BA or BS in Business, Marketing or Advertising preferred.
• 3-5 years of sales or marketing experience required with interactive/digital experience preferred.
• 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 you cover letter and resume, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, click on ''apply now''

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g4x8jv-18-217-208-72-42 in your application.