Job Details Careers Center - Account ExecutivePlease Enable Cookies to ContinuePlease enable cookies in your browser to experience all the personalized features of this site, including the ability to apply for a job.Account ExecutiveJob ID 2017-46163Location US-AR-Fort SmithCategory SalesPosted Date 8/21/2017More information about this jobOverview5NEWS, which is broadcast on KFSM-TV and KXNW-TV, is looking for an Account Executive in NORTHWEST, ARKANSAS. The primary focus of the Account Executive is to generate growth for the Station in all potential arenas. Core Job Functions: Responsible for the retention of current business and the development of new business as evidenced by the attainment of sales goals in two areas:Total Revenue: defined as all revenue billed by salespersonEmphasis Revenue: defined by Management as high priority revenueResponsible for special projects that generate new business.Accomplishes objectives by building strong relationships, thoroughly understanding the business objectives and advertising strategies of clients, and by finding ways to help them achieve their objectives through the effective use of electronic media advertising.Develops and successfully executes aggressive territory growth, overcomes obstacles, continuously improves client relationships, enhances profitability and increases revenue by fully leveraging the Station’s unique advantages.ResponsibilitiesPrincipal Responsibilities:Contact local direct advertisers and local advertising agencies as a liaison between the station and the advertising community.Make sales presentations to all classifications of advertisers to obtain orders for advertising time and use of commercial production facilities.Co-ordinates internally the actual purchase of advertising time, placement of the schedule, and availability of production material.Assists in the collection of past due accounts.Performs sales duties on computer as required.Performs other duties as assigned.QualificationsMinimum Knowledge Skills & Abilities:Ability to type, use computers, telephone and other business equipment. Command of the English language. Understanding of Broadcast Industry, Sales tools and terminology. Must possess a valid State Driver’s License (or be able to get one). Education Requirements:A Bachelor’s degree is preferred or equivalent work experience. Physical Requirements:Dexterity to operate computer and other business equipment. Communications skills used in business setting to negotiate sales. Vision to enter, review and approve sales proposals and orders. Statement about other duties:The foregoing is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all functions essential to the job for which the employee is responsible, nor an exhaustive list of the minimum requirements and specifications necessary to perform the essential functions, including all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different functions be performed when circumstances change or exigencies require it.  Must be willing to submit to a background check. Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. KFSM-TV is an Equal Opportunity EmployerCompany InfoTribune Media Company (NYSE: TRCO) is home to a diverse portfolio of television and digital properties driven by quality news, entertainment, and sports programming. Tribune Media is comprised of Tribune Broadcasting's 42 owned or operated local television stations reaching more than 50 million households, national entertainment network WGN America, whose reach is approaching 80 million households, Tribune Studios, and a variety of digital applications and websites commanding 60 million monthly unique visitors online. Tribune Media also includes Chicago's WGN-AM and the national multicast networks Antenna TV and THIS TV. Additionally, the Company owns and manages a significant number of real estate properties across the U.S. and holds a variety of investments, including a 31% equity interest in TV Food Network and a 32% equity interest in CareerBuilder. For more information please visit http://www.tribunemedia.com.