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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 WOIO/WUAB:
WOIO TV CBS 19, the CW 43 and WTCL Telemundo Cleveland are the affiliates serving Cleveland and Northeast Ohio. The stations that are "First, Fair, and Everywhere", producing over 70 hours of news every week. We are the market's leader with our First Alert Weather - having won the most accurate weather in Cleveland for over 19 years! We carry Browns Football, NFL, March Madness, NCAA BB, NCAA FB, the PGA, LIV Golf, World Cup Soccer, and the number one network in the nation with CBS on WOIO. We are proud to be one of the highest-rated CW affiliates in the country with WUAB. WTCL -Telemundo Cleveland is the first local affiliate, broadcasting 2 daily newscasts in Spanish. Our digital products offer top-rated weather, news, and multiple digital products to reach quality customers. We also produce original content with our OTT offerings to the Greater Cleveland communities.
Job Summary/Description:
Gray Television (WOIO CBS19, WUAB CW43, WTCL Telemundo & Gray Digital Media) in Cleveland is searching for a Digital Sales Executive to develop a digital media business, remotely, in the Akron-Canton area and surrounding communities. We’re looking for an energetic, positive-minded salesperson to consult with local business owners and create effective digital advertising campaigns using the best digital resources in the business to exceed business goals and objectives. Ideal candidates have a strong understanding of the sales process, and digital media, and excel at researching leads, building new relationships, and closing sales. We’re looking for a quick learner, with strong communication skills. Base salary, plus generous commission percentages. Industry-leading training program provided. This is a "remote" position. MVR check required.
Duties/Responsibilities include (but not limited to):
- Weekly station meeting in the Cleveland location
- Meeting and exceeding monthly and quarterly sales goals
- Use and learn data-based results
- Cold calling and prospect for new clients in Akron–Canton & surrounding communities
- Minimum weekly appointments required in Akron–Canton & surrounding communities
- Sell and close new clients in Akron Canton & surrounding communities
- Conduct thorough client needs analysis
- Present proposed strategic solutions and tactics
- Provide follow-up assessments of advertising effectiveness
- Some travel required
Qualifications/Requirements:
- 1-2 years of cold calling or sales-related experience is preferred
- Experience in media sales or digital media, is a plus, but not required
- Excellent writing and communication skills, experience using MS Office products
- Bachelors Degree
Qualified, interested applicants may 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
Gray Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before or by the first workday.
Full Time
Television & Broadcasting
$78k-103k (estimate)
02/18/2024
05/13/2024
gray.tv
AUGUSTA, GA
3,000 - 7,500
1897
MIKE OATES
$1B - $3B
Television & Broadcasting
Gray Television (NYSE: GTN and GTN.A) is a leading digital media and broadcasting company, owning and operating top ranking local news stations, digital and mobile platforms in 57 markets across the United States. Headquartered in Atlanta, our non-partisan political reporting produces award-winning stories and earned us a spot in more than 10 percent of United States households reaching more than 30 million viewers. Our aggressive growth strategy earned us recognition as one of Fortunes 100 Fastest Growing Companies in 2016 and 2017. With a transformed digital and mobile focus, we engage viewe...rs more frequently and effectively. We are journalists, content creators, and storytellers with a commitment to community. For more information on our company or careers, visit our company website at www.gray.tv
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