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TEGNA · 1 month ago

New Business Account Executive

WTOL-TV Toledo

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

TEGNA Inc. is a leading local media company that provides trusted news and services. They are seeking a motivated Account Executive to generate new business leads, build relationships with local businesses, and create tailored marketing solutions across various platforms.

AdvertisingBroadcastingMarketingMedia and EntertainmentTV

Responsibilities

Prospect and generate new business leads through research, outreach, and cold calling

Build and grow relationships with local businesses and decision-makers

Create and present tailored marketing solutions across broadcast, digital, and streaming platforms

Collaborate with internal creative and marketing teams to bring campaigns to life

Monitor and analyze campaign performance, sharing results and insights with clients

Meet and exceed personal and team sales goals through consistent outreach and follow-up

Learn and apply a consultative sales approach focused on helping clients achieve their business objectives

Qualification

Bachelor’s degreeCold callingMicrosoft OfficeCRM toolsGoal-oriented

Required

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Media, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Comfortable making cold calls and connecting with new prospects

Goal-oriented, resilient, and eager to learn

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment

Basic understanding of Microsoft Office (CRM or analytics tools a plus)

Benefits

TEGNA offers two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.

Our 401(k) program offers full, part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to TEGNA’s 401(k). Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one.

Regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans, ALL employees and their eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health.

TEGNA offers a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit as well as nine paid holidays per year.