KTTC-TV in Rochester is seeking a Media Executive.
Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 43 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.
We understand that life needs balance. That is why we offer our employees and eligible family members a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Comprehensive Medical(Rx), Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Health Savings Account with Company contributions
- Flexible Spending Account
- Employer-paid life and disability benefits
- Paid parental leave benefits
- Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
- 401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage
- Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO
- Focus on Caring
Salary/Wage:
$42,000/yr with potential commission of $15,000 (based on performance)
Shift and Schedule:
Mon. - Fri. (8:00 am - 5:00 pm)
Job Type:
Full-Time
Job Summary/Description:
KTTC/Gray Media, the number one station in the Rochester/Austin/Mason City market, is searching for a passionate salesperson with a history of executing digital sales strategies to join our top-producing sales team. You're a self-starter, enjoy keeping up on the latest trends, are capable of prospecting and exploring new business, have a history of digital sales, and love to make the most of your time while using your creative side.
As a Media Account Executive, you will be responsible for generating revenue through in-person business consultation with clients. This includes prospecting and developing new business opportunities across multiple industries. You will need to develop and maintain great relationships with clients and be able to understand and communicate the value that digital solutions can bring to their advertising campaigns, as well as collaborate with clients on strategic planning to achieve their advertising objectives. Actively seek new business opportunities and work towards winning them. Your success in this role will be measured by achieving high sales activities in prospecting, meetings with new clients, and proposals. We provide comprehensive training to support your growth and success.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Consult with business owners, marketing and advertising executives, directors, and managers to develop and implement an effective digital marketing strategy for businesses.
• Meet or exceed sales expectations, goals, and budgets and manage your own book of digital sales revenue for retention and growth.
• Learn and master KTTC/Gray Media digital advertising products and tools (we are always innovating and growing).
• Manage the entire sales and service cycle from finding a client to securing a deal, servicing, retaining, and growing the client and its book of business.
• Develop new client relationships with businesses across the state that need or want a digital marketing solution to grow their business.
• Order input and other responsibilities associated with managing clients.
What You'll Get
• Great work-life balance
• Team environment with a strong digital support team
• Ongoing professional training
• Health/dental/vision insurance benefits (including a FREE medical option)
• Additional benefits include life insurance, long-term, and short-term disability
• 401(k) plan with 5% matching
• Paid holidays and vacations
• Regular company social/community events
Qualifications/Requirements:
• Consultative selling experience
• Proven experience in creating presentations
• The ability to work effectively across departments
• Ability to negotiate with business owners
• Excellent organizational and project management skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively while ensuring the accuracy of work through attention to detail
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) with the aptitude to communicate effectively in both individual and group settings
• Must be results-driven
• Strong ability to deliver timely, accurate work and demonstrate good follow-up and follow-through
• Ability to build supportive and constructive relationships within and outside of the organization
• Professional appearance is a must
• Valid driver's license and good driving record (will be reviewed)
• Salary plus bonus/commission plan
If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now" , upload your resume, cover letter, and references
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal )
KTTC-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company
Additional Info:
Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.
For more details and to apply, click here.
