Sales Account Associate
Description
WMOR in Tampa, FL is looking for a Sales Account Associate. The entry level position is a sales training program geared toward developing candidates into Sales Account Executives. As a Sales Account Associate, your first priority is to learn all facets of local television sales while encouraging your natural sales abilities. All sales team members, led by the Sales Manager, will contribute to your training and ultimate success. You will report to the Sales Manager.
Training
- Comprehensive 9-12-month training, with ongoing career development and opportunities through WMOR-TV
- Learn industry-leading communication and sales techniques
- Train with top sales producers
- Learn software skills such as WideOrbit Traffic and Media Sales, Media Monitors, Matrix, and other sales platforms
- Learn and work with Nielsen research data
- Roleplay and practice presentations regularly
Responsibilities
Tasks listed below are all a part of the training regimen for development to Account Executive
- Assist the development of sales proposals, advertising packages, and client presentations
- Create supportive marketing materials for the sales department
- Prepare proposals based on account executive requests
- Communicate with our teams (including: sales, production, finance) and external clients on performance and delivery of campaigns
- Enter and maintain all orders including electronic transfer and maintenance of WOCentral orders to WideOrbit
- Manage sales database
Requirements
- Can deal with the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive projects
- Strong verbal and written communication skills are necessary
- Excellent social, intrapersonal, and presentation skills
- Must be focused and organized
- Proficient in Excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets)
- Must have an enterprising spirit with a goal of becoming a media sales account executive in 9-12 months
- Related military experience will be considered
- In-person attendance is required
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 the whole person. 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
Skills
As published by greenhouse · 16 questions · 2 written answers
Basics
First Name, Last Name, Email, Phone, Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Location
Short answers (6)
- Preferred First Name
- LinkedIn Profile optional
- Desired Pay
- If yes, please indicate the company and the year you last worked. optional
- If yes, please provide name: optional
- If yes, please share your military job or specialty (MOS, Rating, AFSC, etc.). Enter a code or job title. Examples: Army 25B, Marine Corps 4341, Navy IT, Air Force 3D0X2. optional
Pick from a list (7)
- Are you currently 18 years of age or older?
- Are you authorized to work in the United States?
- Do you now or will you in the future need an employer to sponsor you for a visa to work in the United States (e.g., H-1B, O-1, TN, E-3, etc.)?
- Have you previously worked for Hearst or any of its entities before?
- Do you know anyone who has been or is still employed by our organization?
- Have you ever served in the Armed Forces of the United States of America (including the Reserves and National Guard)? optional
- Are you a spouse or partner of someone who has ever served in the Armed Forces of the United States of America (including the Reserves and National Guard)? optional
Written answers (2)
- Please tell us how you heard about this job:
- Share a link to your portfolio or work samples: optional
Attachments (1)
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