Account Executive

This is a Full Time Job

Job Description

Responsible for professionally representing FOX40 in all aspects of the sales process including achieving individual sales goals set forth by the Local Sales Manager.

Responsibilities:
• Required to develop new business accounts
• Identify and contact new prospective advertisers
• Execute and achieve sales goals
• Tabulate pending sales to Local Sales Manager
• Re-engage former clients and prospects
• Create and sell unique marketing solutions
• Adhere to rate guidelines unless deviation is authorized by Sales Manager
• Use digital/online and events opportunities to provide 360-degree advertiser solutions
• Maintain visibility at appropriate local functions
• Manage projects internally to provide effective production, promotions, and/or news integration to advertising clients
• Utilize budgeted expense account for entertainment purposes
• Additional duties as necessary

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing and/or equivalent related experience
• Successful experience in outside sales preferred
• Must have a valid California Driver's License
• Professional appearance and demeanor are essential
• Good command of the English language, oral and written
• Must be self-motivated
• Must have ability to work with minimum supervision and ability to multi-task
• Must have proven customer service, problem solving and analytical skills
• Must be detail-oriented
• A professional telephone manner is essential
• Must have proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and the Internet
• Ability to work well under pressure and deadlines
• Independent judgment is required to plan, prioritize, and organize diversified workload
• High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations

Compensation
• $36,000 Guarantee plus commission