Account Executive

W18 and MY24 in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a LOCAL SALES ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE for WVTV CW18 and EVTV MY24 serving the Milwaukee DMA.

This position is ideal for revenue generators with a successful sales background who want to put his/her skill set to work developing ad sales for our Broadcast Stations, growing revenue on our CW18 and MY24 and digital platforms.

Ideal candidates will be aggressive, knowledgeable, customer-focused and goal-oriented individuals. Candidates should have a successful, proven history of driving revenue growth. Strong decision making, organization, communications, and time management skills are needed.

Description of Primary Duties

• Proven revenue generator.
• Analytical ability to utilize market analysis, ratings research, and other information to enhance sales efforts.
• Ability to forecast and budget.
• Knowledge of the Digital Marketing landscape is preferred.
• In depth knowledge of traffic systems.
• Knowledge of broadcast sales policies and ethics.
• Proven ability to build strong relationships both internally and externally.
• Reliable, self-motivated, positive, high energy and driven individual.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Capable of handling multiple tasks.
• Previous broadcast experience preferred but if not lets get in and start building that experience!

Working Conditions

• Hours vary but are primarily 8:00am5:00pm, Monday Friday.
• Daily travel is required.
• In-office position.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Vehicle required for outside sales meetings/calls.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Experience with WideOrbit Traffic and Media Sales a plus.
• Effective time management skills.
• Excellent personal skills, a competitive drive, and ambitious nature.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with staff, clients, and general public.
• Experience in television or radio sales not required but a plus.