Are you a star seller ready to step out of the crowd and be recognized? If you are a driven, passionate Account Executive who would love to help local companies grow and succeed, then this may be the perfect opportunity for you. It’s hard work, fast-paced and results-focused, but the journey is fun and financially rewarding. You will be responsible for creating and maintaining a healthy pipeline of prospects. Excellent presentation, communication, active listening and problem-solving skills are a must. A strong commitment to client, team, and self are critical to succeed.

What We Offer:

• Winning, inclusive, supportive and fun culture

• Base Uncapped Commissions

• Leading and innovative media products

• Resources to set you up for success

• Growth opportunities

• Generous benefits

• Purpose driven and employee-centric organization

Responsibilities / What You Will Do:

• Consistently prospect for new revenue opportunities using client and category insights

• Upsell current customers by engaging them in the full product line of WTIC/WCCT offerings

• Create custom solutions-driven campaigns that meet client needs across multiple media platforms including broadcast, digital and Streaming (OTT)

• Seek opportunities to expand relationships with key clients by taking an active role in understanding their business needs and competitive landscape

• Establish strong relationships with internal team members by providing account management team with clear and concise direction for successful execution of campaigns

• Make decisions and solve problems independently to support customer needs

• Utilize an Account Manager to provide exceptional customer service and contract fulfillment

• Use Matrix to manage day to day activity, pipeline and forecasts

• Positively and professionally represent the media group

• Minimum 3 years of account engagement in a professional, fast paced sales environment

• Proven track record of success as a seller

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently

• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks to meet deadlines

• Attention to detail and accuracy a must

• Ability to effectively solve problems

• Creative and able to adapt quickly to change

• Position requires strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as strong organization and time management skills

• Self-motivation and willingness to work as a team player are essential attributes

• Strong business acumen a must

Desired Characteristics:

• A strong passion for CONNECTING and PROSPECTING with new potential and existing accounts to generate meaningful business conversations and relationships

• A solutions-based seller who can develop ideas that produce results for our customers, utilizing our multi-platform products

• A desire and eagerness to learn TEGNA’s top-notch and innovative advertising product suite

• A self-starter who is determined to succeed

• A positive attitude and a strong team player