CBS 17

Media

SalesAccountExecutive

$45–65k ~AI est. Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Sales Account Executive at CBS 17. Skills: Sales, Advertising, Marketing, Client relationships. Prospect and secure new business. Develop relationships with advertising agencies”

What You'll Achieve.

Meet or exceed individual revenue goals; Meet or exceed quarterly targets

Industry & Context.

Media
Problems you'll solve

Problem solver

Eligibility Requirements

Reliable transportation

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

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, Proven success in media, marketing, or B2B sales, Valid NC driver’s license and reliable transportation

Nice to Have

Microsoft CRM experience (e.g., Salesforce) is a plus

What You'll Do.

Prospect and secure new business

Develop relationships with advertising agencies

Develop relationships with local clients

Plan and organize a sales strategy

Monitor and track sales plan

Perform in-depth data analysis

Deliver actionable insights

Deliver sales presentations

Deliver report presentations to clients

Develop integrated marketing campaigns

Explain advertising benefits to customers

Educate advertisers on performance metrics

Educate advertisers on insights

Educate advertisers on best practices

Work cross-functionally with production teams

Work cross-functionally with creative teams

Work cross-functionally with promotions teams

Work cross-functionally with digital teams

Deliver data-backed proposals

Deliver recommendations to clients

Meet or exceed individual revenue goals

Meet or exceed quarterly targets

Stay current on media trends

Stay current on competitive insights

Stay current on product portfolio

Stay current on emerging platforms

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Production teams; Creative teams; Promotions teams; Digital teams

Communication Scope

Sales presentations; Report presentations; Client-facing presentations

Full Job Description

Are you ready to help shape the future of media? CBS 17 is seeking a **Sales Account Executive** to join our team in Fayetteville, NC. This is a unique opportunity to work with the largest local broadcast group in the country while collaborating with a nationally recognized digital agency. We don’t just sell TV—we build innovative, results-driven marketing partnerships that span broadcast, digital, and live platforms. We’re looking for a bold, strategic, and motivated **Sales Account Executive** who thrives in a dynamic environment and is eager to help businesses grow through the power of multi-media solutions. **About the Role** As an Account Executive at CBS 17, you'll serve as a consultative partner to local and regional businesses—developing custom advertising strategies across our robust multimedia portfolio. You’ll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team that values creativity, integrity, and performance. **Key Responsibilities** * Prospect and secure new business through networking, referrals, and outreach. * Develop strong relationships with both advertising agencies and local clients to grow their business by planning and organizing a sales strategy to meet goals, as well as monitor and track sales plan. * * Perform in-depth data analysis to deliver actionable insights to ensure campaign success. * * Delivers sales presentations and report presentations to clients. * Develop integrated marketing campaigns that include linear TV, streaming (OTT/CTV), digital display, social, and branded content. * Explain to customers how specific types of advertising will help promote their products or services in the most effective way possible. * Educate advertisers on performance metrics, insights and best practices * * Work cross-functionally with production, creative, promotions, and digital teams to bring campaigns to life. * Deliver clear, data-backed proposals and recommendations to clients. * Consistently meet or exceed individual revenue goals and quarte

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