Now Hiring - Mississippi TV LLC - WTVA - Account Executive in Tupelo, MS

Full description of the position

WTVA Account Executive

Do you want to join a premier multimedia company? When you start a career with Allen Media Broadcasting, you’ll join a group of top professionals focused on growing together as a team and strive for excellence daily. WTVA TV, the Allen Media Broadcasting team in Northeast Mississippi, is looking for an experienced Sales Account Executive who is a self-starter and thrives in a goal-oriented team environment. As an Account Executive, you will be expected to work both at the station as well as outside of the station making sales calls and/or visiting with clients or potential clients daily.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain business on all platforms – TV, Digital and Events
• Prospect, contact and present to new businesses to generate new advertising revenue
• Create and deliver sales presentations to clients & agencies
• Ensure all revenue goals are achieved
• Form strategic business and market partnerships
• Collaborate with station departments to ensure client satisfaction
• Act as negotiator for assigned accounts; ensure proposals align with station strategies.

Required Skills

• Ability to multi-task within a fast-paced environment
• Excellent understanding of marketing, the advertising marketplace and competition
• A positive, results-oriented attitude and must be a team player
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, Google platform
• Strong formal and interpersonal communication skills

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience preferred
• Must have a proven track record in sales and new business development
• Experience in TV/Radio/Newspaper or other sales related experience is preferred
• Must have personal insured transportation & valid driver’s license
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check
• Must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19

To apply, submit resumé to:

Mississippi TV LLC
Attention: Luke Stanford

Post Office Box 320
Tupelo, Mississippi 38[please apply online]

WTVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Commission pay

Work Location: One location