Gray Television hiring MULTIMEDIA ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE (SENIOR) - WFLX in West Palm Beach, FL | LinkedIn (2024)

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 the 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 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 is growing and is now in search of a high-energy person with a professional appearance, positive attitude, and hunger to increase their income. Excellent communication skills and a passion for helping local businesses grow are a must. We are looking for positive people who are interested in becoming all-star advertising account executives. Applicants should enjoy working in a fun culture that offers a professional environment with excellent opportunities to grow their income. We offer a flexible work schedule, extensive sales and marketing training, and some of the best advertising products to sell on the market.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• Consult with business owners, marketing and advertising executives, directors, and managers to develop and implement an effective marketing strategy for their business
• Meet or exceed sales expectations, goals, and budgets, and manage your own book of broadcast and digital sales revenue for retention and growth
• Master broadcast and digital advertising products and tools (we are always innovating and growing), along with Gray Digital Media’s suite of digital services
• Develop, retain, and grow client relationships in West Palm and throughout the country
• Manage your book of business using client management tools and software. Design, write, and present marketing proposals and PowerPoint presentations
• Communicate and collaborate effectively across all WFLX/Gray Digital Media departments and support staff
• Must possess an ability to hunt, seek, and prospect New Local Accounts for Broadcast and Digital Advertising

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Ability to connect with local businesses we can help grow utilizing our television and digital marketing products
• Well-versed in prospecting, generating, and closing new business
• Provide administration and account list management
• Possess strong organizational and time management skills
• Sell across all product platforms, broadcast, digital and OTT
• Basic computer knowledge including Microsoft Office products
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• 3+ years of media sales experience required
• Able to establish and strengthen relationships with existing agency and direct clients, ensuring maximum revenue potential

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, 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)WFLX-TV/Gray Television, Inc. is a drug-free companyAdditional 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 fully vaccinate against the coronavirus before the first workday.