W18 and MY24 in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a LOCAL SALES ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE for WVTV CW18 and EVTV MY24 serving the Milwaukee DMA

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 CW18 and MY24 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