Gulf Coast News in Fort Myers, FL is looking for a Sales Account Associate. This entry level position is designed as a training program for candidates with the desire and ability to excel as a media advertising executive but who lacks the experience required. As a Sales Account Associate, your focus is to learn all facets of local linear and digital television sales in preparation of becoming an Account Executive for Hearst Television’s Gulf Coast NBC/ABC. All sales team members, led by the Local Sales Manager, will contribute to your training and ultimate success. You will report to the Director of Sales.

Training

Comprehensive 9-12-month training, with ongoing career development and opportunities through Gulf Coast News
Learning industry-leading communication and sales techniques
Train with top sales producers
Learn software skills such as WideOrbit Traffic and Media Sales, Media Monitors, Marshall Marketing, 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, commercial production, finance) and external clients on performance and delivery of campaigns
Manage sales database in Microsoft Dynamics.

Requirements

Can handle pressures of time-sensitive projects with professional approach
Strong verbal and written communication skills are necessary
Excellent social, intrapersonal, and presentation skills
Must be focused and organized
Proficiency 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

Diversity Statement

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of 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

Sales Account Associate

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