Media Executive

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Media Executive Job Type:

Full-Time Hours:

Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

Location of Work:

Bay County Valid Driver's License Required Employer will

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WJHG is looking to grow its already commanding share of the local broadcast and digital revenue market. To do so, we are looking for the next high-level consultant to join our team. Our ideal hire will be self-motivated to exceed expectations and possess strong consultancy skills and an entrepreneurial spirit. This candidate thrives in a position that holds no limits to growth or success. The Media Executive role is a sales role responsible for identifying, qualifying, and acquiring new prospects and connecting them with our innovative marketing solutions to help them grow their business. This is a role focused on acquiring high-quality clients with significant short and long-term revenue potential. Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Research opportunities in our market, generate and follow through on sales leads, both warm and cold, and manage an active pipeline of potential revenue.
• Maintain a consistent pipeline, build pipeline velocity, and forecast with accuracy monthly.
• Responsible for the full sales cycle from prospect to close.
• Expected to become an expert in marketing and provide insights, recommendations, and consultancy to build productive and long-lasting relationships with clients.
• Design and present marketing presentations professionally and enthusiastically.
• Meets or exceeds sales expectations, goals, and budgets and manages their own book of sales revenue for retention and growth opportunities.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively internally across all WJHG departments and support staff

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Outside sales experience preferred.
• Microsoft Office Word and Excel experience preferred.
• Strong PowerPoint and presentation skills are a plus.
• Self-motivated, high-energy salesperson.
• Excellent organizational, time management, verbal, and writing skills.
• Ability to be a team player.
• A strong work ethic and the ability to formulate and execute a daily plan are a must.
• Must meet the Gray Media driving requirements and have a valid driver's license.

WJHG-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

Additional Info:

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. In order to be considered for this position, qualified applicants must click on the apply button at the top of the page for complete details on application methods.