About Us KSTP 5 Eyewitness News is the award-winning ABC network affiliate for the Twin Cities. Part of Hubbard Broadcasting, KSTP-TV is a longtime market leader, and is committed to excellence in all that it does-broadcast news with hyper-local coverage, important public service that deals powerfully with today's issues, and now, more than ever, top-notch digital content, to reach our viewers and followers with information the way they want to receive it. When you work for KSTP, or our other local, independently operated station KSTC, Channel 45, you will find yourself among dedicated, passionate people who work hard every day to improve our product and our community. If you have the qualifications, and you are a person of talent and integrity, we invite you to apply! Job Overview The Account Executive is responsible for selling advertising to clients and developing new business relationships by prospecting, developing and selling new direct-business accounts, making sales presentations, performing collections, maintaining client relations and sales. Job Responsibilities Meet and exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual budgets including spot, digital, and new direct business. Prospect new businesses on a weekly basis. Prepare and complete sales presentations with decision makers. Make presentations to include a customer needs analysis, research and supporting documentation, and creative business solutions. Follow up and close all pending business in a timely manner. Update Sales Manager weekly on progress of pending business. Work closely with other departments in creating effective promotional sales solutions for clients. Create and make presentations to agency personnel, including selling and pre-selling the station audience attributes. Provide exceptional customer service to direct and agency accounts. Personally contact each active account regularly- defined as an in-person meeting, including the presentation of pertinent sales information. Obtain credit approval for new accounts. Ensure all accounts are paid in a timely manner. Follow up and assist in the collection process for past due accounts. Utilization of and proficiency with Sales software. Attend special events, such as remotes and broadcasts, which involve clients. These events may occur after business hours and on weekends. Complete all written business requirements within established deadlines. These requirements include but are not limited to: forecast reports, pending business updates, written orders and advertising copy. Attend and participate in weekly sales staff meetings, individual meetings with manager and other necessary meetings and training as required by management. Have a thorough understanding of rates, promotions, inventory, and personnel. Continue to learn and stay abreast of trends in digital and broadcast advertising industry. Maintain regular, reliable attendance. Work cooperatively and collaboratively with others. Build working relationships with co-workers, customers, vendors and the general public. Complete other duties as requested and needed. Additional Information This position is subject to pre-employment driving record background check. A conviction, violation pending adjudication, or adverse driving record more than 3 years old or does not meet the major violation definition per company policy will not, on its own, disqualify an applicant. The company will use background check information in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Compensation and Benefits When extending an offer, the company considers a variety of factors such as (but not limited to) the candidate's work experience, education/training & key skills as well as internal peer equity and other market and business considerations. The starting salaried base compensation for this position is $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 annually. Additional commissions or bonuses may be earned above the salary amount. For information reg rding our benefits, please copy the link below and paste in your browser: https://hubbardbroadcasting.com/our-company/working-here/ EEO Statement We are an equal opportunity employer, including disability/vets. Diversity Statement Hubbard Broadcasting has been committed to representing the communities we serve since our founding over 100 years ago. The same holds true today. We know the best way to accomplish this is by recruiting and retaining top talent from diverse cultures, life experiences, and world views. With dignity and respect, we value YOU and everything that makes YOU uniquely YOU. undefined
