Account Executive

Account Executive

WCCO - TV is seeking an Account Executive. We are searching for an energetic and extremely motivated multi-platform sales professional.

Candidate must possess strong presentation and communication skills, experience working with advertising agencies, growing market share, and closing new business and digital.

Sell television time and digital/streaming for WCCO-TV across all digital platforms including WCCO.com, CBS News Minnesota and Paramount Streaming.

Generate revenue with new accounts by prospecting businesses.

Sell across 14 CBS Television Stations group owned & operated markets (multi-market selling).

Achieves monthly/quarterly sales goals.

Create, develop and maintain strong working relationships with clients.

Effectively research and cultivate new business clientele.

Develop sales tools to effectively present and position the television station during the sales process.

Handle all paperwork in a timely manner.

Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Persuasiveness, sales ability, results-oriented, ability to demonstrate leadership and team values.

Excellent communication and presentation skills, computer proficiency required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree preferred.

Previous media/sponsorship sales experience.

Experience in media (3+ years) preferred.

Only online applications will be accepted.

Hiring Salary Range: $75,000.00 - 100,000.00.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.