Media Executive - Kbjr

Media Executive

Northern News Now in Duluth, MN is seeking a Media Executive to join our team. The Media Executive is responsible for generating new business as well as maintaining and growing established client relationships.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Grow existing accounts
• Develop relationships with new local direct businesses
• Monitor accounts receivable and keep current
• Create presentations customized to grow your client's business
• Sell advertising consistent with station policies and rate guidelines
• Assist in the production of clients' needs and act as a liaison with all departments
• Continually grow your knowledge of effective marketing principles
• Generate Sales Leads
• Ability to make face-to-face sales visits
• Enter commercial traffic orders into Wide Orbit
• Attend networking events as needed
• Monitor and report on the activity of competing media
• Perform other reasonable duties as assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications/Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Associate or Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Minimum of two years proven media sales or business-to-business sales success
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must have exceptional time management skills
• Wide Orbit, Microsoft Excel, and PowerPoint experience preferred
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Professionally represent and support the station, both in policy and demeanor
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Some travel required

Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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