About Gray Television:

Gray Television is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households. 

We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.

About WLBT:

We are an unmatched broadcast pioneer that keeps getting bigger and better. We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business. About WLBT: WLBT is Mississippi's flagship station and the dominant #1 local TV and digital media in Central Mississippi. We are an NBC affiliate that consistently produces award-winning local news coverage. Jackson, MS is market #92 with a 24-county DMA. It is Mississippi's largest TV market and state capital, offering great museums, several local universities, and home to the largest medical facilities in the state, including the prestigious University of Mississippi Medical Center. With our great weather, Mississippi is about the outdoors. An extensive network of walking, running, and cycling trails is available across the metro. And if you love a weekend getaway, Jackson is located within a short drive from beautiful Gulf Coast beaches, New Orleans, Memphis, Birmingham, Nashville, Dallas, and Atlanta. If you're a sports fan, we have you covered. The Mississippi Braves, the AA team of the Atlanta Braves, calls metro Jackson home. We host the PGA with the Sanderson Farms Championship. We have two SWAC schools in our DMA, Jackson State and Alcorn State. If you love SEC sports, we have four schools (Ole Miss, Mississippi State, Alabama, and LSU) less than three hours away. And Saints, Pelicans, and Grizzlies fans have an easy drive to NOLA and Memphis. The Jackson metro is the economic hub of Mississippi and a great place to work, live, and raise a family. Job Summary: Are you an aggressive and goal-oriented person with a strong competitive drive and determination to win? A natural relationship builder and problem solver, often viewed by others as a leader on your sales team. One who always hits their budgets against all market conditions? If this describes you, then WLBT would love to add you to our winning local sales team. This position requires someone with a high level of tenacity and closing ability to achieve sales budgets and create positive results for our clients across both broadcast and digital platforms.

Job Summary/Description:

WLBT has a rare opportunity to work for the #1 TV station digital media operation in the market. We are seeking a Senior Account Executive to work an established list and increase share of business for existing advertisers. This person will be responsible for identifying and reaching new clients in the market that will best take advantage of our television and digital solutions and provide ongoing support and client consultation helping our key accounts define and achieve their business objectives.

General Responsibilities: Conduct thorough client needs analyses, present proposed strategic solutions and tactics and provide follow-up assessments to measure the effectives of campaigns. Utilize expanded B2B marketing resources to build compelling and creative solutions in a competitive landscape. Develop new business and maintain current business within the assigned territory. Sell across all product platforms, broadcast, digital, and OTT.

Please note - the primary job responsibilities include, but are not limited to the duties listed above

Qualifications/Requirements:

- 5 years of business-to-business sales experience preferred
- Local television sales and/or digital sales experience preferred
- Proven sales leader with a demonstrated record of sales achievement
- Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks to meet deadlines
- Ability to think and lead strategically
- Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
- A positive attitude and a strong team player
- Must possess a valid driver's license

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter and references

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

WLBT-TV/Gray Television, Inc. is a drug-free company

Additional Info:

Gray Television 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 Television 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.
Gray Television expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Gray Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.