Media Executive

WBNG-TV, the CBS affiliate in Binghamton, NY, has an opening for an energetic, self-motivated Media Executive in our sales department. If you're looking for an opportunity that allows you to control your own income, rewards hard work, and you have the desire to work for the #1 media company in Binghamton, NY, then this is the position for you! WBNG offers one of the best training programs in the community to help you become productive right from the start. If you have the ability to set appointments with local business owners, we'll show you how to succeed with this career. Media Executives work directly with local businesses to achieve marketing goals and are responsible for selling television commercial airtime and a suite of digital products to new and existing accounts through our multi-media outlets, WBNG (CBS), Binghamton's CW, MeTV and wbng.com. Requirements Develop television and digital advertising plans that grow local business Build a rapport with clientele, provide excellent and timely customer service Develop, maintain, and prospect new business from traditional and non-traditional advertisers located in the Binghamton market Negotiate advertising rates within guidelines set by the sales management team Perform client services, including but not limited to, avail presentations, package preparation, copywriting, credit applications, collections Perform other duties as needed or as directed by sales management Experience Outside sales experience is a plus. About the Company Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. #J-18808-Ljbffr New York State Broadcasters Association