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Account Executive

Rochester, NY, USA

WHEC-TV

Job Type

Sales

About the Role

The Account Executive is responsible for selling advertising to clients and developing new business relationships by prospecting, developing and selling new direct-business accounts, making sales presentations, performing collections, and maintaining client relations and sales.

COMPENSATION: $35,000 to $40,000 annually

Requirements

  • High level of initiative and ability to work independently required.

  • Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver's license and a safe driving history as determined by the Company for the purpose of meeting clients and attending events. (Driving record will be checked.)

  • Demonstrate effective negotiation and closing techniques.

  • Strong analytical skills, good judgment, and a "positive can do attitude" are required

Experience

  • Previous sales experience including advertising, digital sales, or media experience preferred.

  • Knowledge of, and familiarity with, (or ability to learn) broadcasting and digital terminology and methodology preferred.


  • Ability to understand the features and benefits of advertising and competitive media.

  • Familiarity with Microsoft Word for Windows; sales software knowledge helpful. Excellent written and oral English language communication skills.

  • Experience developing presentations for the purpose of direct-business selling and the ability to effectively present and communicate.

About the Company

Hubbard Broadcasting has been committed to representing the communities we serve since our founding over 100 years ago. The same holds true today. We know the best way to accomplish this is by recruiting and retaining top talent from diverse cultures, life experiences, and world views. With dignity and respect, we value YOU and everything that makes YOU uniquely YOU.

We are an equal opportunity employer, including disability/vets.

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