Account Executive, Sales
$35,000–$40,000 year
On-sitePeoria, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Generate advertising revenue by calling on established agencies, cold-calling new prospects, and convincing potential clients of the merits of television advertising. Make sales calls on existing and prospective clients, maintain assigned accounts, and develop new accounts. Prepare and deliver sales presentations to clients, explaining how specific advertising types promote products or services effectively. Provide clients with information regarding rates for advertising placement in all media, develop advertising schedules with clients and station personnel, and work with them to develop advertisements. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, or Mass Communications, minimum one year's sales experience, and a valid driver's license.
Required Qualifications
- 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
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