Account Executive
WFXG-TV FOX54, Augusta's home for the World Series and NFL Football, has an immediate opening for a Account Executive to manage and grow existing business, as well focusing on prospecting and closing new business. We are looking for a relationship builder with experience in selling multimedia advertising plans and sponsorships.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Develop and maintain direct relationships with agencies and clients while driving revenue to achieve monthly goals
- Close new and incremental business
- Understand and interpret business objectives and advertising strategies of clients in order to help them achieve those objectives through effective use of our product portfolio
- Prepare, schedule and deliver sales presentations
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Must be willing to work in Augusta, GA and the surrounding area
- Some regional travel may be required occasionally
- Proficient in Microsoft Products including but not limited to Outlook, PowerPoint, Word and Excel
- Good driving record
- One-three years of sales experience is required
- Experience in advertising sales and/or planning is preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in advertising or marketing is preferred
Skills and Abilities:
- Strong communication skills
- Excellent negotiation and customer service skills
- Team player, who is flexible to changing needs to daily business
- Ability to work in a rapid-pace environment
Experience:
- Sales: 2 years (Required)
- Broadcast Media: 2 years (Preferred)
Qualified applicants, please apply directly to General Sales Manager, Christopher Wilbur at cwilbur@wfxg.com. Please reference CreativeJobsWFXG in the subject line and attach your resume and links to your work. No phone calls please.
