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Account Executive

@ MediaCo Holding
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Kirksville or Ottumwa
FieldFull Time
Responsibilities:generating revenue, building relationships, forecasting sales
Requirements Summary:Proven revenue generator with strong communication, time management, and analytical skills; valid driver’s license and vehicle for outside sales; familiarity with ratings research, forecasting, and digital marketing preferred.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, WideOrbit Traffic, WideOrbit Media Sales
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Job Description

KTVO TV in Kirksville MO-Ottumwa IA, is seeking an enthusiastic highly motivated Account Executive.

 General Summary of Duties

This position is ideal for revenue generators with a successful sales background who want to put his/her skill set to work developing ad sales for our Broadcast Stations growing revenue on our ABC, CBS and digital platforms.

Ideal candidates will be… aggressive, knowledgeable, customer-focused and goal-oriented individuals. Candidates should have a successful, proven history of driving revenue growth. Strong decision making, organization, communications, and time management skills are needed. 

Description of Primary Duties

  • Proven revenue generator.
  • Analytical ability to utilize market analysis, ratings research, and other information to enhance sales efforts. 
  • Ability to forecast and budget.
  • Knowledge of the Digital Marketing landscape is preferred
  • In depth knowledge of traffic systems.
  • Knowledge of broadcast sales policies and ethics.
  • Proven ability to build strong relationships both internally and externally. 
  • Reliable, self-motivated, positive, high energy and driven individual.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
  • Capable of handling multiple tasks. 
  • Previous broadcast experience preferred but if not lets get in and start building that experience! 

Working Conditions

  • Hours vary but are primarily 8:00am–5:00pm, Monday – Friday
  • Daily travel is required
  • In-office position

Minimum Qualifications

  • Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
  • Vehicle required for outside sales meetings/calls

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
  • Experience with WideOrbit Traffic and Media Sales a plus
  • Effective time management skills
  • Excellent personal skills, a competitive drive, and ambitious nature
  • Ability to maintain effective working relationships with staff, clients, and general public
  • Experience in television or radio sales not required but a plus