Account Executive

KTVO TV in Kirksville MO-Ottumwa IA, is seeking an enthusiastic highly motivated Account Executive.

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 ABC, CBS 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