What are the responsibilities and job description for the Account Executive position at CBS News and Stations?
WCCO - TV is seeking an Account Executive.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Organizations that wish to receive job vacancy notices from this posting’s television station should contact sf_recruitingsupport@paramount.com.
Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.
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JOB DESCRIPTION:
- We are searching for an upbeat and extremely motivated multi-platform sales professional.
- Candidate must possess strong presentation and communication skills, experience working with advertising agencies, growing market share, and closing new business and digital.
- Sell television time and digital/new media for WCCO-TV and all digital platforms including WCCO.com and CBSN-Minnesota. Generate revenue with new accounts by prospecting businesses.
- Sell across 14 CBS Television Stations group owned & operated markets (multi-market selling).
- Achieve monthly/quarterly sales goals.
- Build, develop and maintain strong working relationships with clients.
- Optimally research and cultivate new business clientele.
- Develop sales tools to effectively present and position the television station during the sales process.
- Handle all paperwork in a timely manner.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Persuasiveness, sales ability, results-oriented, ability to demonstrate leadership and team values.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, computer proficiency required.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Previous media/sponsorship sales experience.
- Experience in media (3 years) preferred.
Organizations that wish to receive job vacancy notices from this posting’s television station should contact sf_recruitingsupport@paramount.com.
Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.
At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access https://www.paramount.com/careers as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to paramountaccommodations@paramount.com. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.