Account Executive
About the role
Weigel Broadcasting Co. is a family-owned media company based in Chicago, Illinois. The company owns and operates national television networks, as well as local broadcast stations throughout the country. Weigel is a leader in broadcast television with MeTV, Memorable Entertainment Television, the number one rated classic TV entertainment network, as well as the Movies! Network in cooperation with the Fox Television Stations, the Catchy Comedy Network, the H&I - Heroes & Icons Network, the Start TV Network and the Dabl Network in association with the CBS Television Stations, the Story Television Network, the MeTV Toons Network in collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery, and WEST- Western Entertainment Series Television Network. Weigel produces the original network TV programs Svengoolie, Toon In With Me and Collector’s Call. Weigel's local stations include CBS, ABC, The CW, MyNet, Telemundo and Univision network affiliates and independent stations, offering a mix of entertainment programming, local news and professional and college sports broadcasts in 29 U.S. markets including New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago.
Responsibilities
- Develop targeted customer-focused marketing solutions using multiple media products
- Create presentations to sell broadcast and digital media advertising
- Possess strong communication and negotiation skills
- Drive to generate new business while managing client relationships
- Experience with CRM tools and a valid driver’s license is preferred
- Bilingual in Spanish and English in oral and written communication is a plus
- Motivated in selling
Requirements
- Experience and proven success in broadcast and digital sales
- Drive to generate new business while managing client relationships
- Experience with CRM tools
- A valid driver’s license
- Bilingual in Spanish and English in oral and written communication
- Motivated in selling
Qualifications
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
- Must have at least 2 years of relevant experience in broadcast or digital sales
- Must have excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Must have a valid driver’s license
- Must be bilingual in Spanish and English in oral and written communication
Skills
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- CRM tools proficiency
- Valid driver’s license
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
Benefits
- Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance Package, Long Term Disability Insurance & Accident Insurance
- Retirement & Savings: HSA Plan, 401k with Company Match
- Time Off: Vacation/Personal/Sick/Paid Holidays Leave
- Support: Paid Qualified-FMLA Leave
- Family Benefits: Paid Parental Leave
Pay
Compensation is commensurate with experience.
Schedule
The schedule is flexible and can vary based on project needs.
Weigel Broadcasting Co.
Weigel Broadcasting Co. maintains an Equal Employment Opportunity Policy for all applicants and employees. We give fair consideration to all qualified persons and afford all our employees opportunities for advancement according to their individual abilities, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age or sex, or other protected categories. No opportunities for promotion, transfer or any other benefit of employment will be diminished through discriminatory practices. Employees or prospective employees have the right to notify an appropriate local, state or Federal agency if they believe they have been discriminated against.