Sales Account Associate

• Comprehensive 9-12-month training, with ongoing career development and opportunities through WPTZ-TV / Hearst Television 
• Learn industry-leading communication and sales techniques
• Train with top sales producers
• Learn software skills such as WideOrbit Traffic and Media Sales, Media Monitors, Matrix, and other sales platforms
• Learn and work with Nielsen research data
• Roleplay and practice presentations regularly

Tasks listed below are all a part of the training regimen for development to Account Executive

• →Assist the development of sales proposals, advertising packages, and client presentations
• →Create supportive marketing materials for the sales department
• →Prepare proposals based on account executive requests
• →Communicate with our teams (including: sales, production, finance) and external clients on performance and delivery of campaigns
• →Enter and maintain all orders including electronic transfer and maintenance of WOCentral orders to WideOrbit
• →Manage sales database

• →In conjunction with our Commercial Production and Creative Services Teams, you will be involved in station-related events in our communities throughout VT/Northern NY and Western NH

• Can deal with the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive projects
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are necessary
• Excellent social, intrapersonal, and presentation skills
• Must be focused and organized
• Proficient in Excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets)
• Must have an enterprising spirit with a goal of becoming a media sales account executive in 9-12 months 
• Related military experience will be considered

The estimated base salary range for this role is between $43,000 and $46,000. The actual base pay offered is dependent upon many factors, such as transferable skills, work experience, business needs, market demands and conditions, including geographic location where the work will be performed, and other factors permitted by law. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. 

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.