Full Time Job
Sales Account Associate
NBC-5
- Paid
- Full Time
- Entry (0-2 years) Experience
Job Description
WPTZ/NBC5 is looking for a Sales Account Associate. As a SAA, you will work with the sales team on processing and
advertising contracts, obtaining creative materials, generating support
materials for sales teams, and coordinating the scheduling and launch of
advertising campaigns. This individual will work closely with the advertising
sales team to ensure effective placement of sales activity. The Entry Level –
Sales Associate position is a training sales program that will develop Sales
Account Associates into Sales Account Executives. This position is based in our new South Burlington, VT facility.
Job Responsibilities:
• Assist
the development of sales proposals, advertising packages, and client
presentations.
• Create
supportive marketing materials for the sales department.
• Prepare
proposals based on account executive requests.
• Effectively
communicate with internal teams (including: sales, production, finance) and
external clients on performance and delivery of campaigns.
• Entering
and maintaining all orders including electronic transfer and maintenance of all
MediaLine/WOCentral orders to WideOrbit.
• Maintain
and organize sales databases.
• Interact
with co-workers, clients and the viewing public in a professional manner, both
on the phone and in person.
Market Specific Responsibilities:
• Include
job responsibilities for each market. (Ex: West Palm's annual health fair)
Training and
Development:
• Comprehensive
10-12-month training, with ongoing career development and opportunities through
the Hearst Sales Development Program.
• Learn
industry-leading communication and sales techniques.
• Train
with top sales producers.
• Learn
software skills on MediaLine and WideOrbit.
• After
the Hearst Sales Development Program, you will be eligible for an increase in
responsibilities and a new job title.
Qualifications Requirements:
• Ability
to thrive in a fast-paced work environment, manage multiple projects, and tight
deadlines.
• Strong
verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Excellent
social, intrapersonal, and presentation skills.
• Must
be highly-focused, organized, and detail oriented.
• Proficient
in Excel.
• Must
have an entrepreneurial mindset.
Education:
• College
degree OR relevant experience in sales, customer service, business
administration, or related field. Military training will be considered.
Compensation and Benefits:
• Competitive
Pay
• Extensive
Training Program
• Health
and Welfare Programs Including Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement
and Income Protection Programs Including a 401k plan
• Work/Life
Programs Including Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Career
Advancement Opportunities
• Apply
to learn more about the great benefits Hearst has to offer!
About Hearst Television
Hearst
Television, a subsidiary of Hearst, owns and operates local television and
radio stations serving 26 media markets across 39 states reaching over 21
million U.S. television households. Through its partnership with nearly all of
the major networks, Hearst Television distributes national content over nearly
70 video channels including programming from ABC, NBC, CBS, CW, MY Net, MeTV,
This TV, Estrella and more.
Hearst
Television is recognized as one of the industry's premier companies. It has
been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism and industry
innovation, including the Walter Cronkite Award for political journalism, the
national Edward R. Murrow Award, the DuPont-Columbia Award and the George
Foster Peabody Award.
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gkj6pr-3-17-5-68-42 in your application.
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Hearst Television, a subsidiary of Hearst, owns and operates local television and radio stations serving 26 media markets across 39 states reaching over 21 million U.S. television households.