Account Executive
Are you ready to help local businesses thrive through innovative advertising solutions? As an Account Executive at KERO in Bakersfield, CA, you'll connect businesses with their customers through compelling multi-platform advertising campaigns. You'll serve as a trusted advisor to clients, creating customized solutions that deliver real results across broadcast television, OTT video, search strategies, social media, digital display, and email targeting.
What You'll Do :
- Sell advertising solutions to local and regional businesses and advertising agencies
- Apply the Scripps Sales Process to analyze customer needs and develop customized advertising solutions that provide returns on investment
- Facilitate customers' ability to leverage our full array of digital marketing options
- Independently prospect, secure appointments, perform needs analysis, develop solutions, present, and close sales to develop new business
- Use ratings data, qualitative information, and market trends to negotiate program ratings and advertising rates
- Serve as a trusted advisor with clients, provide best-in-class customer service, grow accounts, and gain referrals
- Perform client services, including media avail negotiations, presentation preparation, copywriting, and collection of revenue
- Effectively manage your sales funnel using CRM systems, monitoring, and achieving key performance indicators
- Contribute to creative campaign development through client communication, storyboard creation, and production assistance
- Build and maintain strong client relationships, including entertaining prospective and existing clients
- Perform routine administrative functions, including make-good resolution, CRM updates, and communication with sales leadership
What You'll Need :
BS / BA in a related discipline preferred or equivalent years of experienceGenerally, 2+ years of proven sales success is preferredExperience in strategic account management, broadcast ratings, and digital execution preferredDriving required. Valid Driver's License, good driving record, and ability to provide proof of insurance with the company-required insurance limitsWhat You'll Bring :
Highly self-motivated and goal-focused mindsetCreative and innovative thinking abilitiesStrong influencing, selling, and upselling skillsEffective teamwork and collaboration skillsRobust analysis and data interpretation abilitiesExceptional verbal and written communication skillsOutstanding presentation abilities in various settingsStrong time management and organizational skillsProficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)Working knowledge of Google Office and virtual conferencing platformsWork Environment :
Typical office and client sitesCompensation Range :
Annual Salary : $45.00 - 60k Pursuant to state and local salary transparency laws, the salary range posted is specific to candidates who will perform this work in California.
What We'll Offer :
Extensive Scripps Sales Process trainingUncapped sales commissionMonthly allowance for mileage and cell phoneA career path to grow your professional experiencesFull medical, dental and vision benefits, as well as certain other health and wellness benefitsRetirement savings plan with company matchOther key company benefits include disability accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, life insurance, AD&D, ID protection, pet discount program, and employee assistance program. More details about timing and conditions of benefits eligibility and other plan terms and conditions will be provided upon hire.