Account Executive III, Sales (Media Advertising)

Location: Knoxville, Tennessee, United States

Company

Media organization focused on television advertising.

What you will do

• Generate advertising revenue through agency outreach, cold calling, and prospect development.
• Implement strategies to grow revenue and exceed sales goals.
• Build relationships with local businesses and maintain assigned accounts.
• Prepare and deliver advertising sales presentations, including media placement rates and campaign recommendations.
• Develop advertising schedules with clients and station personnel.
• Collaborate with clients and station personnel to develop advertisements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising, Mass Communications, or a related field, or equivalent education and work experience.
• At least one year of sales experience, preferably in media.
• Experience achieving long-range objectives and implementing strategies to meet them.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines, and other office equipment.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment.
• Regular interaction with local businesses, advertising clients, and station personnel.