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 2017-45916Location US-MI-Grand RapidsCategory SalesPosted Date 10/23/2017More information about this jobOverviewWXMI FOX 17, a Tribune television station in Grand Rapids, MI, seeks an energetic and highly motivated Account Executive. Qualified applicants must be creative thinkers, have passion for business development and be capable of achieving revenue goals through multi-platform advertising, sports and sponsorship sales.The Account Executive is responsible for generating media revenue to meet or exceed predetermined goals. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to create revenue by prospecting potential advertisers, delivering sales presentations and securing relationships with local businesses and advertising agencies.ResponsibilitiesDevelop and manage revenue producing relationships with clients and advertising agencies Prospect potential new advertisers and build a full pipeline of sales prospects Analyze clients’ marketing goals, develop needs based solutions and present solution sets to key decision makersOversee advertising campaign execution and analysis Work collaboratively with internal partners to drive revenueOperate with a sense of urgency, take initiative and anticipate problemsExhibit exceptional written and verbal communicationQualificationsCollege degree preferredProven track record of sales success, preferably in media setting Ability to operate independently, as well as part of a teamExceptional communication and presentation skillsAbility to build and maintain strong professional relationshipsGreat attention to detail and strong follow-through skillsStrong work ethic, sense of urgency and competitive spiritProficiency with computer applications such as Word, Excel and Power Point Co-op and vendor support knowledge helpful Must be willing to submit to a background checkMust have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United StatesPlease apply online to: www.tribunemedia.com. Tribunemedia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Company 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.