Do you have a passion and drive for helping local businesses grow and thrive by providing exceptional and unique marketing strategies? Are you looking for not only a job but a career? If so, we should talk!
At Channel 8 Lincoln (KLKN), we are looking for our next Account Executive.The successful candidate must be a self-motivated, highly organized individual with experience in new business development, and the ability to enhance an existing client base is desired. Background in advertising and/or media sales including digital is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities:
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Create a strategic business plan with your manager to achieve total revenue goals.
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Develop multimedia advertising solutions for new clients that deliver results to their customers.
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Effectively negotiates with customers.
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Always maintain an acceptable pipeline as designated by management.
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Develop new/incremental revenue through consistent and creative prospecting.
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To craft a story around customer insights that clients can relate to.
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Service and grow an existing list of accounts.
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Collaborate with Sales Assistants to provide timely schedule maintenance including accuracy of orders, make-goods, posts, and accurate traffic instructions.
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Responsible for all aspects of maintaining CRM software.
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Responsible for using all station-provided sales tools & software, including Kantar, NSI, the station’s digital product suite including KBSI23.com, all mobile platforms, extended reach and email marketing.
Qualifications
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Strong written and verbal communication skills
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Strong organizational skills
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of services
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Ability to harness financial data to inform decisions
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Valid driver’s license with good history
