TITLE: Account Executive
DEPARTMENT: Sales
STATION: NorthWest Cable News
STATUS: Regular Full Time
NorthWest Cable News is a 24-hour regional news network reaching over 2.85 million homes. We are looking for a highly enthusiastic, self-motivated Account Executive. If you are a creative thinker who thrives in a fast-paced, team environment, NWCN wants to talk to you.
Brief Description of Duties:
Responsibilities include calling on a wide variety of direct and agency clients (with an emphasis on new business development), developing and implementing concepts targeted to non-traditional television advertisers, conducting in-depth advertiser needs analysis and responding with appropriate recommendations to address the client needs. In addition to responsibilities for NorthWest Cable News, Account Executives also represent multiple Belo Seattle platforms including KING TV, KONG TV, and king5.com and nwcn.com.
Qualifications:
College degree with minimum two years sales experience preferred. Demonstrated ability to achieve revenue goals. Ability to demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills, listening skills, follow through, creativity, and concept sales strategies with a solid understanding of qualitative and quantitative analysis. A comprehensive ability to use Microsoft Office is required. The ideal candidate must be a team player with the willingness to collaborate with other business units throughout the company. Valid driver’s license and personal transportation required.
NWCN is a subsidiary of Belo Corp. Belo is one of the top media companies in the country and provides a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and 401(k). Email your resume to hr@king5.com or send a copy of your resume & a cover letter to:
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NORTHWEST CABLE NEWS
333 DEXTER AVE N.
SEATTLE, WA 98109
NorthWest Cable News is an equal opportunity employer – M/F/D/V
