Sales Account Associate
wlkytv cbs louisville ky hearst televisionBirmingham, AL
Sales Account Associate
wlkytv cbs louisville ky hearst televisionBirmingham, AL
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Advertising Sales AgentsSales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and TravelSales and Related Workers, All OtherAbout the role
Sales Account Associate (Entry Level)WVTM, the NBC affiliate in Birmingham, Al is looking for a Sales Account Associate. The entry level position is a sales training program geared toward developing candidates into Sales Account Executives. As a Sales Account Associate, your first priority is to learn all facets of local television sales while encouraging your natural sales abilities. All sales team members, led by the Local Sales Manager, will contribute to your training and ultimate success. You will report to the Local Sales Manager. Training Comprehensive 9-12-month training, with ongoing career development and opportunities through WVTMLearn industry-leading communication and sales techniques Train with top sales producers Learn software skills such as Wide Orbit Traffic and Media Sales, Media Monitors, Matrix, and other sales platforms Learn and work with Nielsen research data Roleplay and practice presentations regularly
Responsibilities:
Tasks listed below are all a part of the training regimen for development to Account Executive 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 Communicate with our teams (including: sales, production, finance) and external clients on performance and delivery of campaigns Enter and maintain all orders including electronic transfer and maintenance of WOCentral orders to Wide Orbit Manage sales database
Requirements:
Can deal with the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive projects Strong verbal and written communication skills are necessary Excellent social, intrapersonal, and presentation skills Must be focused and organized Proficient in Excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets)Must have an enterprising spirit with a goal of becoming a media sales account executive in 9-12 months Related military experience will be considered Values in Action At 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.
Benefits:
Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on the whole person. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits. Medical | Dental | Vision 401(k) matching Emotional Wellness Support Paid Time Off Paid Parental LeaveLGBTQ+ Health Services Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs
About Us:
Hearst 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. Job Info Job Identification 2025159 Job Category Sales and Advertising Locations 1732 Valley View Drive, Birmingham, AL, 35209, US
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JOB OVERVIEW
Experience level
Entry
Location
Birmingham, AL
Occupation
Advertising Sales Agents
Industry
Television Broadcasting Stations
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