Media Executive - Digital Sales

Digital Sales Executive

Gray Television 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. 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.

WALA FOX10 News is the most watched local media organization in the Mobile/Pensacola market producing the most hours of live news, weather and original programming for the markets Gulf Coast. With the main studio located in Mobile, Alabama, WALA is the oldest existing television station in the state. FOX10 takes pride in a winning culture with its renowned and historic commitment to the community.

Job Summary/Description

WALA is seeking an experienced, passionate, energetic, and highly motivated Digital Sales Executive who can adapt quickly and maximize sales on all of our digital and broadcast platforms. Do you have a strong competitive drive? Are you a closer and a problem solver? Are you a natural relationship builder and collaborator with great people skills? If so, we want to speak with you about this opportunity to sell customized digital and television advertising solutions to new and existing customers. This is a fast-paced and rewarding career that requires persistence, determination, organization, creativity, and presentation skills. We offer the best training in the media industry to help all our employees succeed. The successful candidate will be responsible for (but not limited to) the following:

• Sell digital and broadcast advertising consistent with company policies and rate guidelines.
• Perform other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.
• Willing to learn all research and utilize in client proposals effectively.
• Prospect new accounts and create sales opportunities specific to each new client.

Qualifications/Requirements

Media sales experience preferred. Previous outside sales experience required. Must have strong administrative skills. Must have strong prospecting skills. Microsoft Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint experience is preferred. CRM Experience is preferred. Excellent organizational, time management, verbal and writing skills. A strong work ethic and the ability to formulate and execute a daily plan is also a must.

Gray Television 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 Television 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 Television 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.