Austin,TX
TEGNA, Inc.
DESCRIPTION
VUE-TV, a TEGNA-owned company and ABC affiliate, is looking for our next Account Manager!
Manage day-to-day responsibilities of key accounts with team members. Provide an optimal customer experience by having a deep understanding of the company’s multimedia solutions.
Why Join?
- If you’re interested in learning and growing within an organization, KVUE has an amazing track-record of helping leaders achieve their career goals.
- Award-winning station: ABC; Award-winning OTT platform: Premion.
- Self-proclaimed, and verified by several, funniest AND most fun sales team in the Country!
- Austin, TX: Live Capital of everything!
- TEGNA:
- Achiever’s 50 Most Engaged Companies
- Best Place to Work for LBGTQ Equality (5-year recipient)
What We Offer:
- Winning, inclusive, collaborative, and fun culture
- Growth opportunities
- 401k Plan + Match
- Free therapy sessions per year for mental health awareness
- Paid parental leave
- And more generous benefits!
JOB EXPERIENCE
What You’ll Do:
- Provide support to Account Executives on post-sale activity including campaign implementation, maintenance and review in the form of ‘campaign recaps’.
- Daily interaction with existing agency and direct client business; this responsibility includes maintenance of client schedules on television and online in addition to implementation of special projects and promotions.
- Works in tandem with AE, Integrated Marketing Strategist, Managers and all 3rd party vendors and others to support client needs.
- Attends sales meetings and training to obtain sales, product and process information and keep abreast of company products and services to articulate to client, when appropriate.
- Partners with designated Account Executives in identifying new/incremental revenue based on campaign results.
- Assists designated Account Executives with maintenance of contracts, generating avails, traffic, make-goods, co-op invoices, collections and overall customer service.
- Regular tracking of client audience delivery using Nielsen ratings and digital fulfillment. Communication of delivery to clients.
- Coordinates with corporate office to set up new customer accounts, contracts, order entry and revisions. Checks for accuracy.
- Able to make decisions and solve problems independently to support customer needs.
- Self-motivation and willingness to work as a team player are essential attributes. Creativity, flexibility, and ability to change with our industry are also keys to success.
- Performance Tracking
- Successful campaign implementation.
REQUIREMENTS
What You’ll Bring:
- Minimum 2 years of account engagement in a professional, fast-paced sales environment.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects effectively under deadline pressure.
- Attention to detail and accuracy a must.
- Ability to effectively solve problems.
- Creative and able to adapt quickly to change.
- The position requires strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as strong organization and time management.