Gray Television

Job Details

Description

About Gray Television:

Gray Television is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households. 

We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.

About WFLX:

WFLX FOX 29 is the FOX affiliate in West Palm Beach serving the five-county South Florida DMA (Palm Beach, Martin, St Lucie, Okeechobee, Indian River). WFLX became a FOX affiliate in 1985. WFLX FOX 29 is home to the ONLY local newscasts in the market from 7a-9a and is the #1 rated late news at 10 o'clock. FOX29 is home to some of the most watched sporting events from NASCAR, MLB, World Series, Soccer, NFL Football, and WWE. South Florida Daily is our local lifestyle show for all things West Palm airing weekdays from 12-1230p. West Palm Beach has been touted as the "Wall Street" of the South and one of the most desirable areas to live.

Job Summary/Description:

WFLX seeks a dynamic Account Executive to join our team. An Account Executive is responsible for generating and closing new local direct TV businesses, as well as selling digital advertisements. The ideal candidate has strong communication and presentation skills and motivation to become the best.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• Ability to make face-to-face outside sales visits
• Ability to generate sales leads
• Attract and close advertisers to sell products and services on all our platforms (broadcast, web, digital and social media)
• Provide input on sales promotion ideas to sales management
• Retain current business and develop new business contacts
• Present marketing/advertising ideas to area business
• 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 objectives through effective advertising

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Outside media sales experience preferred, but not required
• Great communication and people skills
• Strong organizational, written, and presentation skills
• Competitive, energetic and self-starter
• Ability to overcome objections
• Professional appearance is a must
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Must possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record and no DUIs

Interested applicants can go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", we encourage you to upload your resume and cover letter 

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

WFLX-TV/Gray Television, Inc. is a drug-free company

Additional Info:

Gray Television provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Television complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Gray Television expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. 

Gray Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus prior to the first workday.

Travel Required

Yes. Local Travel

Qualifications

Motivations

Preferred

Self-Starter

:Inspired to perform without outside help

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Business Administration or related field.

Bachelors or better in Marketing or related field.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Drivers License