Cape Girardeau,MO
Gray Television
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About Gray Television:
Gray Television is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.
We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.
About KFVS:
KFVS12 is the #1 local TV station serving as the CBS/CW/MeTV affiliate in the Cape Girardeau, Missouri/Paducah, Kentucky/Harrisburg, Illinois market. Founded in 1954, KFVS12 has a rich heritage of serving "America's Heartland” with the best local news and weather information, along with a legacy of community service and disaster relief. KFVS12 produces more local news than any other station in the market, currently offering over 50 hours of news content every week, along with special high profile, topical local programming. Heartland News on KFVS12 consistently leads the competition in award winning journalism having been honored this year with numerous Missouri and Illinois Broadcasters' Awards as well as prestigious Edward R. Murrow awards.
The Cape Girardeau market covers 45 counties in four states and is home to four division one universities. It is where the North meets the South and East meets West. The area is rich with many diverse communities, including historic river front towns, that offer a variety of unique benefits and recreational opportunities. It is also conveniently located for easy travel to St. Louis, Memphis, Nashville and Chicago.
The station has an exceptional staff that is committed to maintaining the legacy of the institution of KFVS. They are forward thinking with news coverage in on-air newscasts and 24/7 on numerous digital platforms, consistently leading the competition in digital traffic across the board. This provides exciting opportunities throughout the station including News, Sales, Marketing, Engineering, and more.
Job Summary/Description:
We are seeking a solutions-oriented professional with a strong digital sales background to join our dynamic sales team. The Digital Sales Executive is responsible for the development, retention, and growth of digital revenue. The Digital Sales Executive will design and sell digital marketing solutions for businesses using the latest advertising products available across the KFVS12 digital platform and Gray Digital Media digital platforms (Programmatic, OTT, Email, Social, SEM, SEO).
Duties/Responsibilities include (but not limited to):
* Consult with business owners, marketing and advertising executives, directors, and managers to develop and implement an effective digital marketing strategy for their business
* Meet or exceed sales expectations, goals, and budgets, and manage your own book of digital sales revenue for retention and growth
* Learn and master KFVS12 digital advertising products and tools (we are always innovating and growing), along with Gray Digital Media's suite of digital services
* Develop, retain, and grow client relationships in Cape Girardeau and throughout the country
Manage your digital book of business using client management tools and software. Design, write, and present marketing proposals and PowerPoint presentations
* Communicate and collaborate effectively across all KFVS12/Gray Digital Media departments and support staff
Qualifications/Requirements:
* 2 or more years in digital media sales with evidence of prior success or working with digital agency working with clients
* Demonstrates intellect, drive, executive presence, and sales acumen
* The ability to prospect and network with business decision-makers within small, medium, and large organizations
* Proven experience building excellent client relationships
* Strong proficiency in computer skills
* Excellent written and oral presentation skills
Qualified applicants please go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
KFVS-TV/Gray Television, Inc. is a drug-free company
Additional Info:
Gray Television provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Television complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Gray Television expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Gray Television encourages all new employees to fully vaccinate against the coronavirus before the first workday.
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HOW TO APPLY
If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on “apply now”, upload your resume, cover letter and references.