Account Executive
By: Administrator
Updated: April 26, 2013
WQRF-TV and WTVO-TV in Rockford, IL are looking for individuals to immediately join our team as Account Executives. The position provides complete on the job training with opportunities for advancement.
Brief description
of duties & responsibilities:
1. Implements
strategies to consistently grow revenue and exceed revenue goals.
2. Establishes
credible relationships with local business community.
3. Makes
sales calls on existing and prospective clients.
4. Maintains
assigned accounts and develops new accounts.
5. Prepares
and delivers sales presentations to clients.
6. Explains
to customers how specific types of advertising will help promote their products
or services in the most effective way possible.
7. Provides
clients with information regarding rates for advertising placement in all
media.
8. Develops
advertising schedules with clients and station personnel responsible for
placing advertising into station media.
9. Works
with clients and station personnel to develop advertisements.
10. Performs
other duties as assigned.
Work experience and education required for
position:
1. Valid
driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
2. Experience
achieving long-range objectives and implementing the strategies and actions to
achieve them.
3. Proficiency
with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office
equipment.
4. The
Account Executive must be able to sit, conduct telephone conversations, use
electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with
individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, make decisions that
impact the results of co-workers, work in close proximity to others, work
outdoors in all weather conditions, and work indoors in environmentally
controlled conditions.
Special Skills Required:
1. Fluency
in English.
2. Excellent
communication skills, both oral and written.
Interested candidates should send their resume, cover letter to:
WQRF-TV
P.O. Box 470
Rockford, IL 61105
attn: Kelly Lattimer
or email to:
klattimer@wtvo.com
Nexstar Broadcasting is an equal opportunity employer
