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.