MEDIA EXECUTIVE - KSLA

Media Executive - KSLA

Gray Media 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.

KSLA News 12 is the aggressive, National Edward R. Murrow award-winning CBS affiliate serving the region known as the ArkLaTex. The station is the market's leader in timely and accurate reporting of breaking news, investigative journalism, award-winning storytelling, and First Alert Weather. KSLA News 12 serves its community on all on-air, digital, and mobile platforms embracing the innovation of the industry. In the center of the ArkLaTex is the Shreveport/Bossier City metroplex where the best of Louisiana, Texas, and Arkansas culture is combined to create a vibrant and comfortable lifestyle.

Job Summary/Description

KSLA 12 IS looking for an experienced Media Executive to join our successful sales department. As a Media Executive, you would be responsible for generating revenue by identifying prospects, developing partner-focused strategy, building presentations, negotiating and closing deals, and building long-term relationships. Ultimately, this position will increase sales and nurture client relationships at a high standard. We're searching for a passionate salesperson with a desire to help local businesses grow through digital advertising.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• As a Media Executive, you would be responsible for generating digital revenue and broadcast revenue by identifying prospects, developing partner-focused strategy, building presentations, negotiating and closing deals, and building long-term relationships
• Ultimately, this position will increase sales and nurture client relationships at a high standard
• Cultivating, developing, and maintaining relationships with key decision-makers at both the agency and client level
• Answering leads in the form of incoming phone calls and emails
• Utilizing marketing and sales collateral, visual presentations, research reports, and sales support data to ensure prospective clients understand our range of capabilities
• Managing all aspects of the sales communication and negotiation process and keeping management aware of status by providing accurate forecasts
• Managing prospects in CRM
• Meeting and exceeding sales expectations monthly, quarterly, and annually

Qualifications/Requirements

At least 2 years of digital sales experience

Strategic, consultative selling experience with proven ability to navigate large and complex deals

Proven experience in creating presentations

The ability to work across departments in order to meet the targets of the digital department

Expert negotiation skills with experience in high-level sales deals

Excellent organizational and project management skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively while also ensuring the accuracy of work through attention to detail

Strong communication skills (verbal and written) with the aptitude to communicate effectively in both individual and group settings

Must be results-driven, and take appropriate steps to achieve goals while taking ownership of situations as needed

Proven ability to deliver timely, accurate work products and demonstrate good follow-up and follow-through

Proven ability to build supportive and constructive relationships within and outside of the organization

Gray Media 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 Media 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, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Gray Media 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 Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus before the first workday.

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