Account Executive

Job-ID: 2027596Category: Sales and AdvertisingLocation: Albuquerque, NM, United StatesWorkplace: On-siteSchedule: Full timePosted: 2026-10-12KOAT, the Hearst, Inc. affiliate in Albuquerque, New Mexico is looking for an Account Executive. An Account Executive sells advertising to local businesses and negotiates impressions and rates with ad agencies. You will also solicit new businesses to advertise on TV and web. If you are motivated by an excellent product, great compensation, and working with a talented team of professionals, look no further. We will provide the tools for powerful multi-platform marketing solutions to create partnerships to retain and grow our client base. You will report to the Local Sales Manager. If you want to work for the best, we want to hear from you today!ResponsibilitiesProduce revenue across all available platformsProspect, contact and present to new businessesDevelop new revenue through local business developmentForm strategic and market partnershipsManage an active account/client listConceptualize, create, and deliver sales proposals that are consistent with station strategiesAchieve individual sales goals while contributing to KOAT dynamic sales teamRequirements1+ years in media or digital sales, or similar sales fieldExperience with the development of new business/non-traditional businessHave strong negotiation skillsExperience in a consultative customer-focused business atmosphereAccountability within a goal-structured organizationMust be a team playerExperience selling to business ownersUnderstand and use qualitative research to further sales effortsRelated military experience will be consideredValues in ActionAt Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That’s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.BenefitsHearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.Medical | Dental | Vision401(k) matchingEmotional Wellness SupportPaid Time OffPaid Parental LeaveLGBTQ+ Health ServicesAdditional benefits to meet your and your family's needsAbout the companyHearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching nearly 25 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.