Account Executive in Rochester, NY

Account ExecutiveWROC-TV8Location: Rochester, New YorkPosition Summary: WROC-TV 8, a CBS Affiliate, seeks an Account Executive for its Sales Department. This position works within guidelines to increase sales volume with assigned accounts, aggressively seeks new customers for both TV and digital business, executes plans and strategies set forth by sales management, maintains awareness of the competition, and maintains visibility in the community.Essential Duties & Responsibilities: ? Implements strategies to consistently grow revenue and exceed revenue goals.? Establishes credible relationships with local business community.? Makes sales calls on existing and prospective clients.? Develops new accounts and maximizes revenue on existing accounts.? Prepares and delivers sales presentations to clients.? Explains to customers how specific types of advertising will help promote their products or services.? Provides clients with information regarding rates for advertising placement in all media.? Works with clients and station personnel to develop results driven marketing solutions across multiple platforms.? Performs other duties as assigned.Requirements & Skills: ? Bachelor?s degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, or related field preferred. ? Minimum one year's experience in sales, preferably in the media field.? Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.? Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently.? Experience achieving long-range objectives and implementing the strategies and actions to achieve them.? Knowledge of OSI, Matrix, Strata, Simmons and Rentrak are a plus. ? Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.? Ability to work extended hours, as needed.Physical Demands & Work Environment:The Account Executive must be able to stand, sit, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, make decisions that impact the results of co-workers, work in close proximity to others, work outdoors in all weather conditions, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. The Account Executive must be able to lift, set up and operate equipment weighing up to 25 pounds, and be able to handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls. Repetitive movements are required. Please apply at https://nexstar.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll WROC-TV8 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER