CBS News and Stations ยท 2 hours ago
Account Executive
Minneapolis, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$75K/yr - $100K/yr
3+ years expCBS News and Stations is seeking an Account Executive who is an energetic and motivated multi-platform sales professional. The role involves selling television time and digital/streaming services, generating revenue through new accounts, and maintaining strong client relationships.
Entertainment
Responsibilities
Sell television time and digital/streaming for WCCO-TV across all digital platforms including WCCO.com, CBS News Minnesota and Paramount Streaming
Generate revenue with new accounts by prospecting businesses
Sell across 14 CBS Television Stations group owned & operated markets (multi-market selling)
Achieves monthly/quarterly sales goals
Create, develop and maintain strong working relationships with clients
Effectively research and cultivate new business clientele
Develop sales tools to effectively present and position the television station during the sales process
Handle all paperwork in a timely manner
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Candidate must possess strong presentation and communication skills
Experience working with advertising agencies
Growing market share
Closing new business and digital
Sell television time and digital/streaming for WCCO-TV across all digital platforms including WCCO.com, CBS News Minnesota and Paramount Streaming
Generate revenue with new accounts by prospecting businesses
Sell across 14 CBS Television Stations group owned & operated markets (multi-market selling)
Achieves monthly/quarterly sales goals
Create, develop and maintain strong working relationships with clients
Effectively research and cultivate new business clientele
Develop sales tools to effectively present and position the television station during the sales process
Handle all paperwork in a timely manner
Persuasiveness, sales ability, results-oriented, ability to demonstrate leadership and team values
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Computer proficiency required
Preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred
Previous media/sponsorship sales experience
Experience in media (3+ years) preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k) plan
Life insurance coverage
Disability benefits
Tuition assistance program
PTO
Company
CBS News and Stations
CBS News and Stations, brings together the power of CBS News, 28 owned television stations in 17 major U.S.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Tim Bennett
Vice President, Partnerships
Brad Holmes
Director, Strategic Partnerships
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