Sinclair Broadcast Group

Sales Account Executive

JOB CODE: MIL01071

Location:	WCGV and WVTV Milwaukee, WI
Type:	Full Time

Make your mark in Broadcasting. Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc is one of the largest and most diversified television broadcasting companies in the nation, programming 58 stations located in 36 geographically diverse markets, with 33 of those in the top 47 markets in the United States. Our success is the result of extraordinary employees and an exemplary management team who believes in a vision and is dedicated to making Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc a communications powerhouse. We are advancing the world of Broadcasting and we want YOU to join our winning team!

Title: Account Executive/WCGV/24 & WVTV/18 WCGV/24 & WVTV/18 are seeking enthusiastic, highly motivated Account Executives to sell commercial advertising time to local businesses and advertising agencies. Your responsibilities will include: * Handle outside sales calls * Prospect customers and lead generation * Attract and close advertisers to sell products and services via TV * Provide input on sales promotion ideas to sales management * Retain current business and develop new business contacts * Present marketing/advertising ideas to area businesses * Sell commercial advertising time and other station products to local advertisers * Attain budgeted revenue goals through effective solicitations, promotions and service * Understand the business objectives and advertising strategies of clients and find ways to help them achieve their objectives through effective advertising Qualifications: * Strong organizational, written and presentation skills * Competitive, energetic and self-starter * Ability to overcome objections * Outside media sales experience preferred but not required * Enjoy a fast paced environment with a desire to win * Professional appearance a must Our Account Executives are some of the highest commissioned sales people in the industry. If you are interested in selling some of the best media in Milwaukee, we want to hear from you. You must apply online to be considered. Apply below or online at www.sbgi.net

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Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!