Job Description
Dominant CBS/ABC combo serving the Tri-Cities, Tennessee and Virginia communities. We are in central proximity to major metropolitan areas, including Knoxville, Charlotte and Richmond. Our amazing work and play community is rich in history and home to the Birthplace of Country Music, Bristol Motor Speedway, and World Class Hiking and Fishing.
We are seeking a SUPERSTAR Sales Account Executive.
Join our family that is committed to being part of the fabric of our communities for more 68 years that has made us a LEADER in delivering local content to our viewers.
The Sales Account Executive:
The ideal candidate will be passionate, persistent, and enjoys the sales process.
Be part of the expanding world of local broadcast and digital advertising with one of the most successful sales teams in the market representing two major Affiliates, CBS and ABC.
- Ability to obtain new clients by cold calling, networking, prospecting, and successful negotiations.
- Strong oral, problem solving, communications, writing, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Excellent presentation skills and attention to detail
- Time management and ability to juggle competing client needs. Excellent Multi-tasker.
- Solve problems, collaborate with teammates, and utilize all resources available.
- Positive attitude, friendly demeanor, and team player. Works well with team or independently to achieve goals.
- Execution of client campaigns from start to finish. Outstanding Customer Service.
- Provides creative and innovative solutions for clients utilizing industry trends, selling techniques, and digital product knowledge.
- Digital knowledge and ability to learn television and digital media
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements & Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising or Mass Communications, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
- Minimum one year’s experience in sales, preferably in the media field.
- Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
- Experience achieving long-range objectives and implementing the strategies and actions to achieve them.
- Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment.