SalesAccountExecutive

The _Sales Account Executive_ will focus on new local direct business as well as, generate advertising revenue by calling on established clients, cold-calling new prospects, working to build agency relationships and convincing potential clients of the merits of digital and television advertising. * Implements strategies to consistently grow revenue and exceed revenue goals. * Establishes credible relationships with local business community. * Makes sales calls on existing and prospective clients. * Maintains assigned accounts and develops new accounts. * Prepares and delivers sales presentations to clients. * Explains to customers how specific types of advertising will help promote their products or services in the most effective way possible. * Provides clients with information regarding rates for advertising placement in all media. * Develops advertising schedules with clients and station personnel responsible for placing advertising into station media. * Works with clients and station personnel to develop advertisements. * Performs other duties as assigned. * Works with Clients to develop and execute digital forward go-to-market advertising strategies and tactics that result in meeting and exceeding campaign goals. * Ability to articulate benefits of various advertising platforms including Broadcast Television, Digital, OTT/CTV, Search and Social, and other emerging ad tech tactics and platform. _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. **_SCAM ALERT:_** Please be aware candidates may be