Account Executive
At a glance
Mid-level Account Executive role at Eevd. Palm Beach Gardens · full-time.
Pay not stated
Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Manage an active client portfolio while generating advertising revenue across TV, digital, and other available platforms
- Find, contact, and pitch new businesses that could advertise through TV and digital offerings
- Build local-business revenue by developing new opportunities and presenting station-aligned sales proposals
- Negotiate advertising purchases with agencies and pursue individual sales targets as part of the sales team
What you bring
- At least one year in media, digital, or a comparable sales role
- Experience winning new business, including non-traditional opportunities, and selling directly to business owners
- Strong negotiation ability and a consultative approach centered on customer needs
- Comfort using qualitative research to support sales efforts in a goal-driven workplace
Who this fits
This role suits a quota-focused seller who can manage existing accounts while consistently developing new business. You’ll work with local businesses and advertising agencies, report to the Local Sales Manager, and contribute as a team player. The position is based in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
From the employer
WPBF-TV 25, the ABC affiliate in West Palm Beach, FL is looking for an Experienced Account Executive. As an Account Executive, you will report to the Local Sales Manager and sell advertising to local businesses and negotiate buys with ad agencies. You will also solicit new businesses to advertise on our TV and Digital platforms. If you are motivated by great compensation, selling an excellent product, and working with a talented team of professionals, look no further. We will provide the tools you need to be successful! If you want to work for the best, we want to hear from you today!
Responsibilities:
Manage an active account/client list
Produce revenue across all available platforms
Prospect, contact and present to new businesses
Develop new revenue through local business development
Conceptualize, create, and present sales proposals that are consistent with station strategies
Achieve individual sales goals while contributing to WPBF 25’s dynamic sales team
Requirements:
1+ years in media or digital sales, or similar sales field
Experience with the development of new business/non-traditional business
Strong negotiation skills
Experience in a consultative, customer-focused business atmosphere
Accountability within a goal-structured organization
Must be a team player
Experience selling to business owners
Understand and use qualitative research to further sales effort
Related military experience will be considered
Values in Action
At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.
Benefits
Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.
Medical | Dental | Vision
401(k) matching
Emotional Wellness Support
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
LGBTQ+ Health Services
Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs
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