Account Executive

KHQA TV in Quincy, IL is seeking an enthusiastic highly motivated Sales and Marketing Specialist.

 General Summary of Duties

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 CBS, ABC 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 8:00am–5:00pm, 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

The base salary compensation range for this role is $30K-35K annually, plus commission plan. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Full time positions are eligible for benefits that include, life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans, flex spending accounts, dependent care accounts, paid vacation time and 12 paid holidays annually.