Media Executive - Weau (Gdm) - Eau Claire

Media Executive

Gray Digital Media (GDM) and WEAU 13 News, a dominant media outlet in Western Wisconsin, seek a sales professional (in Eau Claire) for our Media Executive position on our growing team. The primary responsibility of the Media Executive is to develop and sell creative marketing solutions using state-of-the-art targeted digital advertising and broadcast solutions. The ideal candidate must have the ability to strategize and negotiate multi-platform marketing and advertising projects, working independently to achieve revenue goals.

We offer a paid base salary, excellent benefits and PTO package, and a commission structure that allows the right person to grow without limits.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Researching and contacting new businesses daily (i.e., cold calls) to maintain a robust prospect list pipeline
• Conducting comprehensive analysis of clients' needs to determine the best strategies for a long-term advertising plan
• Preparation and presentation of multi-platform advertising solutions using PowerPoint (or similar) to showcase the best digital and broadcast products to drive business success
• Collaboration with internal colleagues to identify and help develop dynamic creative ideas for commercial and digital ad placements
• Management of the entire sales process from prospecting to close to ensure the highest ROI for clients and long-term relationships
• Accurate and timely use of sales support software for order entry, activity tracking, and proposal development

Qualifications/Requirements include:

• 1-3 years of sales or business development experience, including cold calling; media or marketing experience preferred, but we will train the right person if the fit is right
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage your time effectively
• Ability to use creativity to solve problems
• Ability to develop campaigns and motivate others
• A real desire to understand your clients and their businesses
• A thirst for ongoing learning: advertising, marketing, television, digital
• Experience selling digital products/strategies including targeted digital display/video, social media, targeted email, streaming television, SEM, SEO
• Experience developing dynamic PowerPoint presentations, knowledge of other MS Office products
• Must meet the Gray Television driving requirements and have a valid driver's license

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.

Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

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