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 2017-45718Location US-WI-MilwaukeeCategory SalesPosted Date 10/10/2017More information about this jobOverviewAccount Executive in Sales Department. Direct report is to Local Sales Manager. Would also work with other management; General Sales Manager, National/Regional Sales Manager, Digital Sales Manager and Community Affairs/Marketing Manager.ResponsibilitiesGenerating advertising revenue and servicing advertising accounts on WITI FOX6, EITI TV6.2 and fox6now.com.Research accounts and the marketplace on a consistent basis.Prospect for new accounts and prospect existing accounts for specific sales initiatives.Maintain internal sales administration / sales execution systems.Make warm / cold calls to secure sales calls and sales analysis interviews.Understand clients and prospective client’s objectives, needs and opportunities.Prepare, present and close advertising schedule proposals and sponsorships.            Work with creative services on commercial production.Work with traffic department on advertising copy traffic.Work with Finance department on invoicing, discrepancies and collection issues.Work with sales support personnel.QualificationsUnderstanding of core marketing principles.Proficient with MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint.Strong motivation to have long term career success in broadcast & digital sales.Personable with excellent verbal and written communications skills.Strong desire to work in the field making client analysis and sales presentation calls.Detail oriented with a strong work ethic.Successful completion of a background check is required. EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION:      Four year college degree and sales experience preferred. Please apply online to: www.tribunemedia.com. Tribunemedia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.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.