Multimedia Sales Account Executive

FOX 39 and WTVO are expanding our sales teams in Rockford Ill. Come join the team with the fastest-growing news more original content and number one weather team in the region.

This position isnt for everybody. To be successful you must fully embrace our consultative approach that uses a multi-media strategy to help our clients grow their business.

• Implement strategies to consistently grow revenue and exceed revenue goals.
• Establish credible relationships with local business community.
• Make sales calls on existing and prospective clients.
• Maintain assigned accounts and develop new accounts.
• Prepare and deliver sales presentations to clients.
• Explain to customers how specific types of advertising will help promote their products or services in the most effective way possible.
• Provide clients with information regarding rates for advertising placement in all media.
• Develop advertising schedules with clients and station personnel responsible for placing advertising into station media.
• Work with clients and station personnel to develop advertisements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Skills :

• Bachelors degree in Marketing Advertising or Mass Communications or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
• Minimum one years experience in sales preferably in the media field.
• Ability to hold meaningful conversations with decision makers
• Ability to CLOSE
• Demonstrates personal integrity to differentiate from the competition.
• Know that that word no is an opportunity!
• Proficient with popular social media and digital platforms
• Make decisions without supervision
• Experience achieving long-range objectives and implementing the strategies and actions to achieve them.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word PowerPoint & Outlook
• Valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record.

Benefits:

• Pay Range for this position is: $40000 - $100000
• Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package includes but not limited to medical (with multiple plan options) dental and vision insurance paid time off a 401(k) with company matching contributions life insurance Paid Parental Leave and more.

Interested candidates should apply at our corporate website: Broadcasting is an equal opportunity employer

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