Account Executive

WTSP 10 Tampa Bay, TEGNA's CBS affiliate in Tampa, FL is hiring an experienced Account Executive! We are constantly committed to innovation with state-of-the-art marketing solutions offering endless opportunities for our clients to thrive with linear TV, digital video, OTT, and advanced attribution tactics. You will be part of a team of dynamic sellers who manage existing accounts while simultaneously developing high potential new business accounts. You will be responsible for building new business while growing revenue and share through effective negotiation, packaging, and recommendation of marketing solutions utilizing our broadcast and digital assets.

What we're looking for?

• A creative solutions-based seller who can develop ideas that produce results for our customers utilizing our multi-platform products.

• Someone experienced in media sales.

• Someone eager to learn and sell TEGNA's top-notch advertising product suite.

• A hungry business developer wanting to uncover any opportunity.

• Someone who can ask for the order and close with customers.

• Someone that is detail-oriented and can manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities/ What you'll do:

• Achieve broadcast and digital sales goals on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.

• Maximize share of business from an assigned list of local and/or regional accounts

• Develop new revenue through effective outreach to new local businesses across Tampa Bay.

• Grow existing relationships by selling sponsorships, digital solutions, and Premion OTT.

• Partner with Account Managers and Support Team to provide exceptional customer service to clients.

• Partner with Account Manager & Support Team to organize and prioritize to successfully meet goals and deadlines.

• Create effective verbal & written marketing presentations in collaboration with Account Manager, Marketing Specialist, Research Director, and Sales Managers.

• Manage day to day activity, pipeline, and forecasts using CRM.

Requirements:

• 2+ years of broadcast television sales or relevant media sales experience

• Bachelor's degree

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Experience in using qualitative research and/or other marketing research tools

• Experience in WideOrbit and Matrix preferred

• Self-motivated and enthusiastic

• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team

• A valid driver's license with an excellent driving record, as well as reliable transportation and proof of insurance

What we offer:

• Winning and supportive culture

• The best training in the industry

• Base + Uncapped Commissions

• Leading and innovative products

• Comprehensive benefits

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Benefits:

TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. TEGNA offers two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.

Our 401(k) program offers full, part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to TEGNA's 401(k). Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one.

Regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans, ALL employees receive nine free virtual doctor's appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician for themselves and each of their family members through Spring Health.

TEGNA's Paid Time Off (PTO) program begins with 15 days of PTO for full-time employees, and nine paid holidays.

About TEGNA

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. Across platforms, TEGNA tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA is the largest owner of top 4 network affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent station groups, reaching approximately 39 percent of all television households nationwide. TEGNA also owns leading multicast networks True Crime Network and Quest. TEGNA Marketing Solutions (TMS) offers innovative solutions to help businesses reach consumers across television, digital and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, TEGNA's OTT advertising service. For more information, visit www.TEGNA.com.

EEO statement:

TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application, please email askhr@tegna.com

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