What are the responsibilities and job description for the Account Executive position at MediaCo Holding Inc?
KTVO TV in Kirksville MO-Ottumwa IA, is seeking an enthusiastic highly motivated Account Executive.
General Summary of Duties
This position is ideal for revenue generators with a successful sales background who want to put his/her skill set to work developing ad sales for our Broadcast Stations growing revenue on our ABC, CBS and digital platforms.
Ideal candidates will be… aggressive, knowledgeable, customer-focused and goal-oriented individuals. Candidates should have a successful, proven history of driving revenue growth. Strong decision making, organization, communications, and time management skills are needed.
Description of Primary Duties
- Proven revenue generator.
- Analytical ability to utilize market analysis, ratings research, and other information to enhance sales efforts.
- Ability to forecast and budget.
- Knowledge of the Digital Marketing landscape is preferred
- In depth knowledge of traffic systems.
- Knowledge of broadcast sales policies and ethics.
- Proven ability to build strong relationships both internally and externally.
- Reliable, self-motivated, positive, high energy and driven individual.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Capable of handling multiple tasks.
- Previous broadcast experience preferred but if not lets get in and start building that experience!
Working Conditions
- Hours vary but are primarily 8:00am–5:00pm, Monday – Friday
- Daily travel is required
- In-office position
Minimum Qualifications
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
- Vehicle required for outside sales meetings/calls
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
- Experience with WideOrbit Traffic and Media Sales a plus
- Effective time management skills
- Excellent personal skills, a competitive drive, and ambitious nature
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with staff, clients, and general public
- Experience in television or radio sales not required but a plus