What are the responsibilities and job description for the Account Executive position at MediaCo Holding Inc?
W18 and MY24 in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a LOCAL SALES ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE for WVTV CW18 and EVTV MY24 serving the Milwaukee DMA
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 CW18 and MY24 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