ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE - KEYC
About Gray Television:
Gray Television is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.
We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.
About KEYC:
Since 1960, KEYC-TV/KMNF-LD, a CBS, CW, FOX and NBC-affiliated media company, has succeeded with a culture that values skills, encourages creativity, and fosters professional growth. Enjoy all four seasons in the booming Greater Mankato metropolitan area. The friendly, welcoming region is a happy mix of city and country living.
We broadcast more than 40 hours of local news, weather, and sports each week and maintain the most highly visited social media sites in southern Minnesota. We broadcast more than 25 hours of local news, weather, and sports each week and maintain the most highly visited social media sites in southern Minnesota.
Job Summary/Description:
KEYC-TV is currently searching for an Account Executive to work with local businesses and help them grow through advertising on our brodcast networks (CBS, FOX, NBC and CW) and full suite of digital marketing products.
Duties/Responsibilities will include, but not limited to:
• Desire and ability to make face-to-face sales calls and independently develop new leads
• Developing and building relationships with local businesses, diagnosing their needs, and developing unique marketing solutions using broadcast and digital platforms
• Order entry, account management, and positive client relationships
• Maintain excellent communication and presentation skills
• Learn and expand knowledge of industry marketing tools
• Keep a competitive nature and desire to win
• Maintain a professional image and enthusiastic sales demeanor
• A team player willing to assist others in achieving station goals
Qualifications/Requirements:
• The successful candidate will be excellent at networking and comfortable speaking to people they've never met
• They will be proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook
• They will also be highly self-motivated, accountable, honest and have good negotiation skills
• While training will be provided on our software systems, candidates should already be comfortable working with computers
• Familiarity with different types of digital marketing is preferred
If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopening, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now" , upload your resume, cover letter, and references.
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal )
KEYC-TV/Gray Television, Inc. is a drug-free company
Additional Info:
Gray Television provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Television complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Gray Television expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Gray Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.
Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
Sales and Business Development
Full-time