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MEDIA EXECUTIVE - WLBT

MEDIA EXECUTIVE - WLBT

Gray TelevisionJackson, MS, US
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Media Executive - Wlbt

WLBT has a rare opportunity to work for the #1 TV station in the market. We are seeking a talented Multimedia Executive to represent WLBT. This position is responsible for identifying and reaching new clients in the Jackson and surrounding areas that will best take advantage of our television and digital solutions, and then becomes a marketing consultant to the clients, helping them define and achieve their business objectives.

Duties / Responsibilities include (but are not limited to) :

  • Cultivating, developing, and maintaining relationships with key decision-makers at both the agency and client level in the Jackson and surrounding areas.
  • Utilizing marketing and sales collateral, visual presentations, research reports, and sales support data to ensure prospective clients understand our range of capabilities.
  • Managing all aspects of the sales communication and negotiation process and keeping management aware of status by providing accurate forecasts.
  • Managing prospects in CRM.
  • Meeting and exceeding sales expectations monthly, quarterly, and annually.

What You'll Get :

  • Great work-life balance
  • Ongoing professional training
  • Base salary and bonus opportunity
  • Full benefits, including health insurance
  • Additional benefits include life insurance, long-term, and short-term disability
  • Competitive 401(k) retirement matching
  • Paid holidays and vacation

    • Qualifications / Requirements :

  • Strategic, consultative selling experience with proven ability to navigate large and complex deals.
  • Proven experience in creating presentations.
  • Expert negotiation skills with experience in sales deals.
  • Excellent organizational and project management skills with the ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively while also ensuring the accuracy of work through attention to detail.
  • Strong communication skills (verbal and written) with the aptitude to communicate effectively in both individual and group settings.
  • Must be results-driven and take appropriate steps to achieve goals while taking ownership of situations as needed.
  • Proven ability to deliver timely, accurate work products and demonstrate good follow-up and follow-through.
  • Proven ability to build supportive and constructive relationships within and outside of the organization.
  • Must meet the Gray Media driving requirements and have a valid driver's license.

    • WLBT-TV / Gray Media is a drug-free company.

    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.

    Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.

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    Media Executive Wlbt • Jackson, MS, US