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Account Executive

WTVM

Columbus, GA 05-16-2022
 
  • Paid
  • Full Time
Job Description
Account Executive - WTVM

About WTVM:

WTVM-TV (ABC affiliate), the dominant media company and #1 rated legacy station in the Columbus, GA - Opelika, Auburn, AL region is seeking an advertising sales executive to join our team of top performers. Do you have a strong competitive drive? Are you a closer and a problem solver? Are you a natural relationship builder and collaborator with great people skills? If so, we want to speak with you about this opportunity to sell customized digital and television advertising solutions to new and existing customers..

Job Summary/Description:

WTVM the dominant media company and #1 rated legacy station in the Columbus, GA - Opelika, Auburn, AL region is seeking an advertising sales executive to join our team of top performers. Do you have a strong competitive drive? Are you a closer and a problem solver? Are you a natural relationship builder and collaborator with great people skills? If so, we want to speak with you about this opportunity to sell customized digital and television advertising solutions to new and existing customers.

This is a fast-paced and rewarding career that requires persistence, determination, organization, creativity, and presentation skills. Our managers love to routinely recognize our team members' achievements. We offer the best training in the media industry to help all our employees succeed.

The individual who will join our team is enthusiastic, driven, self-motivated, confident, is teachable and has a positive attitude- if this sounds like you, we invite you to apply today!

Your responsibilities will include (but not be limited to) the following:
- Present, negotiate and execute cross-platform advertising campaigns and present proof of results
- Prospect, cold call and sell new business and grow shares from current clients
- Exceed assigned budget through new and existing business development

The successful candidate will have excellent organizational skills, self-confidence, excellent written and oral communication skills and integrity above reproach.

Qualifications/Requirements:
• MVR check for valid drivers license with a good driving record. Previous outside sales experience preferred. Previous work in media is a plus. Previous experience with Wide Orbit Traffic and Media Sales and Matrix will give you a head start, but we will offer training on all software you will use.

Come join our dynamic sales team, 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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gp0m30-3-142-35-75-42 in your application.

Company Profile
WTVM

Gray Television supports local community interests by providing quality television broadcasting and exceptional service in each market we serve. Gray owns and/or operates television stations and leading digital properties in 93 television markets including the first or second highest rated television station in 85 markets. We are an unmatched broadcast pioneer that keeps getting bigger and better.