A new year, a new career path! WZMQ CBS Marquette, MI has an opportunity for a motivated Account Executive to develop new business opportunities and manage an existing client list. The ideal candidate will have exceptional relationship building skills, creativity, verbal and written communication skills, sales experience, and the ability to work independently. Advertising/media sales experience preferred.
Job Description: Account Executives assist business owners, business managers and advertising agencies with the marketing of products and services through use of television and digital advertising. This position is responsible for creating and retaining local advertising business for the station. Prospect, close, and service new business as well as existing business. Create full sales presentations and promotions. Work with creative services personnel to create effective television commercials. Maintain thorough knowledge of television programming, audience delivery, advertising rates and practices for competitive television, radio, newspaper, billboard, and other media in the market. Negotiate advertising budgets in competition with other media.
Qualifications: Outside media sales experience (broadcast preferred). Record of growth and stability in employment. Solid knowledge of business mathematics. Knowledge of television industry and/or other media. Ability to sell using media research. Competitive, team-oriented attitude. Superior communication skills (oral, written, presentation). Excellent “team player” interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively in a fast paced and goal-oriented environment. The right candidate will have a high level of integrity, an entrepreneurial work ethic, a coachable spirit and the ability to ask for the order. Must be able to work flexible hours.
Application Deadline: Until filled.
Please submit your resume, cover letter and web link to Personnel, WQMZ CBS Marquette, MI, email jobs@wzmq19.com.
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