Are you ready to help local businesses thrive while building your own successful sales career? WRTV, the E.W. Scripps ABC affiliate in Indianapolis, is seeking a dynamic Account Executive who will partner with local and regional businesses to deliver compelling multi-platform advertising solutions. You'll be at the forefront of the evolving media landscape, offering everything from traditional broadcast television to cutting-edge digital marketing strategies that drive real results for your clients.
WHAT YOU'LL DO: • Sell advertising solutions to local and regional businesses and advertising agencies. • Apply the Scripps Sales Process (SSP) to analyze current and prospective customer needs and apply customized advertising solutions that provide return on their investment. • In addition to television commercial airtime sales, facilitate the customer's ability to take advantage of the full array of digital marketing options available. • Independently prospect, secure appointments, perform needs analysis, develop customized solutions, present and close sales to develop and maintain new business from traditional and non-traditional advertisers. • Use ratings data, qualitative information and market trends to negotiate program ratings and advertising rates with advertising agencies in order to maximize revenue as well as develop custom solutions for new advertisers. • Serve as a trusted advisor with new and existing clients, provide best-in-class customer service, grow accounts, and gain additional business from referrals. • Perform client services, including but not limited to media avail negotiations, presentation preparation delivery and execution, copy writing, credit applications and collection of revenue due. • Effectively and proactively manage a sales funnel by way of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems, monitoring and achieving key performance indicators and expected activity levels. • Contribute to the creative development of campaigns though client communication and needs analysis, storyboard and concept creation, and assistance in production aspects. • Build and maintain strong client relationships, which may include entertaining prospective and existing clients. • Perform routine administrative functions of a media salesperson including makegood resolution, continuous update of CRM system with activity, account information and pending revenue, and communication with sales leadership regarding the status of accounts • Perform other duties as assigned. WHAT YOU'LL NEED: • BS/BA in related discipline preferred or equivalent years of experience • Generally 2+ years of proven sales success preferred • Experience in strategic account management, broadcast ratings and digital execution preferred • Valid driver's license, good driving record, and ability to provide proof of insurance with the company required insurance limits. WHAT YOU'LL BRING: • Highly self-motivated and goal focused • Highly creative and innovative thinker • Strong influencing, selling and upselling skills • Effective teamwork and collaboration skills • Very strong analysis and data interpretation - able to translate needs and research data into sound marketing proposals • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills • Outstanding presentation abilities (in person/virtual, small/large groups, all levels) • Strong time management and organizational skills • Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) • Working knowledge of Google Office (Sheets, Docs, Slides) and virtual conferencing platforms (E.g. Skype, WebEx, Zoom or MS Teams etc.) WHERE YOU'LL LIVE, WORK AND PLAY: Indianapolis combines big-city opportunities with Midwest charm and affordability. As Indiana's capital and largest city, Indianapolis offers a thriving downtown with world-class dining, entertainment districts, and cultural attractions like the Indianapolis Museum of Art and the historic Mass Ave Arts District. The city is famous for hosting the Indianapolis 500, one of the world's most prestigious racing events, and is home to the Indianapolis Colts and Indiana Pacers. With an affordable cost of living, excellent healthcare systems, and numerous parks and trails including the popular Cultural Trail, Indianapolis provides an exceptional quality of life. The city's central location makes it a perfect hub for exploring the Midwest, while its growing tech and business sectors offer abundant professional opportunities. #LI-SM2 #LI-Onsite WHAT WE'LL OFFER:Job Opportunity At SynergisticIT SynergisticIT understands the complex nature of the job market and how difficult it can be to secure a position, especially for fresh graduates. Therefore, we assist and help tech-savvies to convert their passions into professions. We...
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