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Hearst Newspapers8 months ago

Account Executive

On-site · New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Type
Full Time
Level
Mid Level
Education
Bachelors Degree
Company size
Enterprise
Industry
Media Services

Job Summary

Account Executive at WDSU-TV in New Orleans sells advertising across platforms, prospecting and presenting to developmental businesses, developing new revenue by building relationships with clients as their trusted advisor, and delivering sales proposals aligned with station strategies. Responsible for producing revenue across all platforms, managing and upselling client lists, and achieving individual sales goals within a dynamic sales team. Must have a digital-first mindset and participate in in-person sales activities; reports to the Local Sales Manager.

Required Qualifications

  • 1+ years in media or digital sales, or similar sales field
  • Experience with development of new business/non-traditional business
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Experience in a consultative customer-focused business atmosphere
  • Accountability within a goal-structured organization
  • Must be a team player
  • Experience selling to business owners
  • Understand and use qualitative research to further sales effort
  • Related military experience will be considered
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