Job Summary / Description :
KOLO-TV / Telemundo has an opening for a Media Executive. The individual will help maintain and develop new digital and broadcast television business by positioning and selling all Gray Digital Media and Gray Television advertising platforms, which include a full suite of digital products and services, KOLO-TV Reno, Telemundo Reno, CW, MeTV, and Silver State Sports & Entertainment Network.
Duties / Responsibilities include, but are not limited to :
- Generate revenue and meet monthly goals through effective outside sales techniques
- Develop new business and create results for clients through creative and effective targeted campaigns
- Research and build campaign solutions, including overall branding and creative, and ensure campaign execution meets client expectations
- Establish trusting relationships with clients, community, and Gray Digital Media / Gray Media and meet all commitments with adequate preparation, delivery, and follow-through
- Grow your book of business in alignment with goals while identifying companies that are expanding, relocating, and hiring
- Meet or exceed revenue targets for existing and new business, as well as corporate initiatives, by developing a strategy to supportthe achievement of goals
- Grow share of clients’ advertising spend while increasing their overall spend
- Support quality deliverables to drive client results
- Support the collection of receivables
- Build and enhance sales skills, to include effective storytelling, prospecting and relationship-building, negotiation, closing
Qualifications / Requirements :
Previous sales experience preferred, and a passion for contributing to a sales team with a positive mindsetDriven by practical results, opportunities to learn, and opportunities to assist others with intentionEffective relationship building, customer service, communication, and negotiation skillsSuperior business acumen related to new media, digital interactive initiatives, and social media requiredAbility to quickly recover from adversityAbility to effectively communicate, build rapport and relate well to all kinds of peopleProfessional appearance is a mustReliable transportation, valid driver's license, and a satisfactory driving recordIf you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to , you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now" , upload your resume, cover letter, and references
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal )
KOLO-TV / Gray Media is a drug-free company