Sales Account Associate
About the role
WBAL-TV, the NBC affiliate in Baltimore, is looking for a Sales Account Associate. The entry level position is a sales training program geared toward developing candidates into Sales Account Executives. As a Sales Account Associate, your first priority is to learn all facets of local television sales while encouraging your natural sales abilities. All sales team members, led by the Local Sales Manager, will contribute to your training and ultimate success. You will report to the Local Sales Manager.
- Comprehensive 9-12-month training, with ongoing career development and opportunities through WBAL-TV
- Learn industry-leading communication and sales techniques
- Train with top sales producers
- Learn software skills such as WideOrbit Traffic and Media Sales, Media Monitors, Dynamics, Media Radar, and other sales platforms
- Learn and work with Nielsen research data
- Roleplay and practice presentations regularly
Responsibilities
- Assist the development of sales proposals, advertising packages, and client presentations
- Create supportive marketing materials for the sales department
- Prepare proposals based on account executive requests
- Communicate with our teams (including: sales, production, finance) and external clients on performance and delivery of campaigns
- Enter and maintain all orders including electronic transfer and maintenance of WOCentral orders to WideOrbit
- Manage sales database
Requirements
- Can deal with the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive projects
- Strong verbal and written communication skills are necessary
- Excellent social, intrapersonal, and presentation skills
- Must be focused and organized
- Proficient in Excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets)
- Must have an enterprising spirit with a goal of becoming a media sales account executive in 9-12 months
- Related military experience will be considered
Benefits
- 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
Pay
The salary range is $40,000 - $45,000.
About Us: Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching nearly 25 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.
Values in Action: At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That’s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.