KMSP-TV in Eden Prairie, Minnesota is seeking an Account Executive.
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE (Full-time, Regular)
If you are looking for the fast-paced culture of a start-up company, where ideas and input are critical, but prefer the stability of an established, successful, and well-known company, you’ve come to the right place! Fox 9 is part of Fox Corporation, one of the largest media footprints in the world. At Fox 9 we are our own independent work community, with a culture of teamwork and a voice for all our employees. Join us and build your career with a winning team that can help place you on a trajectory for success.
Right now, our Fox 9 Sales Team is looking for a Digital/Streaming TV Account Executive to specialize in business development. This individual will make an immediate impact in our rapidly growing OTT/CTV digital business. The ideal candidate will join a winning team with a culture that believes in supporting, mentoring, and training our staff. If you are an individual that enjoys marketing, has a passion for people, and thrives in a setting where every workday can bring about new opportunities and challenges, then this may be the job for you. We are looking for a motivated, results-oriented, go-getter with a competitive spirit and desire to win!
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop a robust sales pipeline of qualified clients for the Fox Local Extension (FLX) OTT /CTV platform and Fox Local News Platforms
- Source new sales opportunities through a combination of identifying and researching potential accounts and soliciting new business
- Maintain a consistent presence out in the field building relationships and presenting, live or via Zoom, the benefits of the FLX OTT/CTV platform and Fox Local News Platforms
- Become a product expert to participate in brainstorming, team meetings, client meetings, researching and assisting in proposal development and campaign reporting
- Collaborate with the Local Sales Manager and Digital Sales Manager to develop and maintain custom presentations that further highlight the benefits and utility of FLX
- Maintain expert knowledge of competitive OTT platforms and a clear understanding of the characteristics that give FLX a competitive advantage
- Steward client campaigns and work on a variety of weekly and monthly reports to develop impactful post campaign recaps and provide recommendations to further optimize client campaigns
- Work closely with the Local Sales Manager and Digital Sales Manager on every RFP and presentation for consistency in creating impactful campaigns that help our clients achieve their marketing objectives.
- Maintain a positive and effective working relationship with Ad-Ops, creative services, and finance departments
- Other duties assigned as deemed necessary and appropriate
Essential Skills:
- To be successful in this position, strong communication skills, attention to detail, and effective time management skills are a must. Proficiency in MS Office applications: PowerPoint, Excel and Word is highly preferred.
Qualifications:
- Other Qualifications: college degree preferred. Digital and technical training certificates a plus. Basic digital product knowledge of mobile, email, facebook, and video advertising encouraged.
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