Jackson's 16 WAPT ยท 7 hours ago
Account Executive
Jackson, MS
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expJackson's 16 WAPT is the ABC affiliate in Jackson, MS, seeking an Account Executive to sell advertising to local businesses and negotiate rates with ad agencies. The role involves soliciting new businesses, developing revenue, and managing client accounts while achieving individual sales goals in a dynamic team environment.
BroadcastingMedia and EntertainmentNews
Responsibilities
Produce revenue across all available platforms
Prospect, contact and present to new businesses
Develop new revenue through local business development
Form strategic and market partnerships
Manage an active account/client list
Conceptualize, create, and deliver sales proposals that are consistent with station strategies
Achieve individual sales goals while contributing to 16WAPT dynamic sales team
Qualification
Required
1+ years in media or digital sales, or similar sales field
Experience with the development of new business/non-traditional business
Have strong negotiation skills
Experience in a consultative customer-focused business atmosphere
Accountability within a goal-structured organization
Must be a team player
Experience selling to business owners
Understand and use qualitative research to further sales effort
Preferred
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
Company
Jackson's 16 WAPT
Jackson's 16 WAPT (Hearst Television Inc) is Central Mississippi's most watched source for breaking news, urgent weather updates, and one-of-a-kind local stories.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase