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Account Executive, OnMedia

Description

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for selling commercial time on local avails, local origination productions, guide and digital channels, and other new products as they are developed while maintaining a professional image and obtaining customer satisfaction, both internally and externally.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Solicits customers through telephone and in person presentations.
• Identifies demographic advertising needs.
• Creates and proposes advertising recommendations that best suit customers’ needs.
• Prepares accurate advertising contracts on behalf of the company.
• Submit all advertising contracts and schedules to the Sales Manager for approval.
Prepares various reports as required.
• Completes all sales related paperwork including reports, traffic, credit applications, etc.
• Coordinates and assists with production plans, when necessary, assists in coordination of external production.
• Adheres to all office policies, including recommended rates and packages.
• Attends and completes all aspects of sales training programs.
• Adheres to collection procedures including processing of client contracts and confirmations.
• Assists with special projects that may be assigned.
• Stays abreast of competitive conditions.
• Is actively involved in community activities and charities.
• Requires regular attendance to report to work per assigned work schedule.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:    
• Bachelor’s degree in Sales and Marketing or equivalent experience.
• One to three years cable, broadcast (or other media) direct sales experience.
• Good working knowledge of marketing research.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient with computer software and technology.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Must be willing and able to travel on a local basis utilizing your own vehicle.
• Ability to perform all the duties and responsibilities as described.

Keywords: Account Executive, OnMedia, Sales, Advertising

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