Account Executive
Responsibilities
- Produce revenue across all available platforms
- Possess the ability to prospect, contact, and present to new businesses
- Develop new revenue through local business development
- Form strategic and market partnerships
- Manage an active account/client list
- Conceptualize, create, and deliver sales proposals that are consistent with station strategies
- Achieve individual sales goals while contributing to KETV’s dynamic sales team
Requirements
- 1+ years in media or digital sales, or similar sales field
- Experience with the 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
- In-person attendance is required
About the Role
KETV, the ABC affiliate in Omaha, Nebraska, is seeking an Account Executive to sell advertising to local businesses and negotiate impressions and rates with ad agencies. The ideal candidate will also solicit new businesses to advertise on TV and web platforms.
Qualifications
Must possess a bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
Skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, strong negotiation abilities, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Benefits
Hearst's benefit programs include:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401(k) matching
- Emotional Wellness Support
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- LGBTQ+ Health Services
- Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs
Schedule
In-person attendance is required.
Pay
Compensation is commensurate with experience.
Values in Action
At Hearst Television, we strive to foster a collaborative and communicative environment where our content is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.
About Us
Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states, reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.
We do not discriminate
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.