Gulf Coast WBBH-WZVN
Overview
Sales Account Associate at Gulf Coast WBBH-WZVN in Fort Myers, FL. This entry level position is designed as a training program for candidates with the desire and ability to excel as a media advertising executive but who lacks the experience required. As a Sales Account Associate, you will learn all facets of local linear and digital television sales in preparation for becoming an Account Executive for Hearst Television’s Gulf Coast NBC/ABC. All sales team members, led by the Local Sales Manager, will contribute to your training and ultimate success. You will report to the Director of Sales.
Training
Comprehensive 9-12-month training, with ongoing career development and opportunities through Gulf Coast News
Learning industry-leading communication and sales techniques
Train with top sales producers
Learn software skills such as WideOrbit Traffic and Media Sales, Media Monitors, Marshall Marketing, and other sales platforms
Learn and work with Nielsen research data
Roleplay and practice presentations regularly
Responsibilities
Assist the development of sales proposals, advertising packages, and client presentations
Create supportive marketing materials for the sales department
Prepare proposals based on account executive requests
Communicate with teams (including sales, commercial production, finance) and external clients on performance and delivery of campaigns
Manage sales database in Microsoft Dynamics
Requirements
Can handle pressures of time-sensitive projects with a professional approach
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent social, intrapersonal, and presentation skills
Must be focused and organized
Proficiency in Excel (ability to maintain complex spreadsheets)
Must have an enterprising spirit with a goal of becoming a media sales Account Executive in 9-12 months
Related military experience will be considered
Diversity Statement At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That\'s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.
Benefits
Medical | Dental | Vision
401(k) matching
Emotional Wellness Support
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
LGBTQ+ Health Services
Additional benefits to meet your and your family\'s needs
About Us Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry\'s premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.
Senioriry level
Internship
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Sales and Business Development
Industries
Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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Training
Comprehensive 9-12-month training, with ongoing career development and opportunities through Gulf Coast News
Learning industry-leading communication and sales techniques
Train with top sales producers
Learn software skills such as WideOrbit Traffic and Media Sales, Media Monitors, Marshall Marketing, and other sales platforms
Learn and work with Nielsen research data
Roleplay and practice presentations regularly
Responsibilities
Assist the development of sales proposals, advertising packages, and client presentations
Create supportive marketing materials for the sales department
Prepare proposals based on account executive requests
Communicate with teams (including sales, commercial production, finance) and external clients on performance and delivery of campaigns
Manage sales database in Microsoft Dynamics
Requirements
Can handle pressures of time-sensitive projects with a professional approach
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent social, intrapersonal, and presentation skills
Must be focused and organized
Proficiency in Excel (ability to maintain complex spreadsheets)
Must have an enterprising spirit with a goal of becoming a media sales Account Executive in 9-12 months
Related military experience will be considered
Diversity Statement At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That\'s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.
Benefits
Medical | Dental | Vision
401(k) matching
Emotional Wellness Support
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
LGBTQ+ Health Services
Additional benefits to meet your and your family\'s needs
About Us Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry\'s premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.
Senioriry level
Internship
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Sales and Business Development
Industries
Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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