Sales Account Associate

Albuquerque, NMOnsiteFull TimePosted 12 days ago

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Required skills

entry level
sales training program
local television sales
WideOrbit Traffic
Media Sales
Media Monitors
Matrix
Nielsen research
Excel
complex spreadsheets

Nice to have

related military experience

Role summary

KOAT, the ABC affiliate in Albuquerque, NM, is seeking an entry-level Sales Account Associate to join their sales training program. This role is designed to develop candidates into Sales Account Executives over a 9-12 month period. The associate will learn all aspects of local television sales, including industry-leading sales techniques, working with top producers, and utilizing various sales platforms and Nielsen research data. Responsibilities include assisting with sales proposals, marketing materials, client presentations, order entry, and database management. The ideal candidate possesses strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, is organized, proficient in Excel, and has an enterprising spirit.

Sales Account Associate (Entry level)
KOAT, the ABC affiliate in Albuquerque, NM is looking for a Sales Account Associate. The entry level position is a sales training program geared toward developing candidates into Sales Account Executives. As a Sales Account Associate, your first priority is to learn all facets of local television sales while encouraging your natural sales abilities. All sales team members, led by the Local Sales Manager, will contribute to your training and ultimate success. You will report to the General Sales Manager.
Training
Comprehensive 9-12-month training, with ongoing career development and opportunities through ((station)) Learn industry-leading communication and sales techniques Train with top sales producers Learn software skills such as WideOrbit Traffic and Media Sales, Media Monitors, Matrix, and other sales platforms Learn and work with Nielsen research data Roleplay and practice presentations regularly

Responsibilities

Tasks listed below are all a part of the training regimen for development to Account Executive
Assist the development of sales proposals, advertising packages, and client presentations
Create supportive marketing materials for the sales department
Prepare proposals based on account executive requests
Communicate with our teams (including: sales, production, finance) and external clients on performance and delivery of campaigns
Enter and maintain all orders including electronic transfer and maintenance of WOCentral orders to WideOrbit
Manage sales database

Requirements

Can deal with the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive projects
Strong verbal and written communication skills are necessary
Excellent social, intrapersonal, and presentation skills
Must be focused and organized
Proficient in Excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets)
Must have an enterprising spirit with a goal of becoming a media sales account executive in 9-12 months
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 the whole person. 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

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