Media Sales Account Executive

WBAL AM and 98 Rock in Baltimore, MD is looking for an Account Executive to join our team. An Account Executive sells advertising to local businesses and negotiates impressions and rates with ad agencies. You will also solicit new businesses to advertise on Radio and all Hearst Digital Platforms. If you are motivated by an excellent product, great compensation, and working with a talented team of professionals, look no further. We will provide the tools for powerful multi-platform marketing solutions to create partnerships to retain and grow our client base. You will report to the Local Sales Manager. This position is based on commissions, which range from $45,500 and $75,000. If you want to work for two legendary stations that are also the broadcast home of the Baltimore Ravens and Baltimore Orioles, we want to hear from you today! Responsibilities Produce revenue across all available platforms Prospect, contact and present to new businesses Develop new revenue through local business development Form strategic and market partnerships Manage an active account/client list Conceptualize, create, and deliver sales proposals that are consistent with station strategies Achieve individual sales goals while contributing to our dynamic sales team Requirements 1+ years in media or digital sales, or similar sales field Experience with the development of new business/non-traditional business Have strong negotiation skills Experience in a consultative customer-focused business atmosphere Accountability within a goal-structured organization Must be a team player Experience selling to business owners Understand and use qualitative research to further sales effort Related military experience will be considered Values in Action At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve. Benefits Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following 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.