Meridian,MS
Gray Television
DESCRIPTION
About Gray Media:
Gray Media 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.
Job Summary/Description:
WTOK-TV & Gray Digital Media Meridian is looking to grow its already commanding share of digital and broadcast revenue in the Meridian market. To do so, we are looking for the next high-level consultant to join our team. Our ideal hire will be self-motivated to exceed expectations and possess strong consultancy skills and an entrepreneurial spirit. This candidate thrives in a position that holds no limits to growth or success. The Multimedia Sales Executive role is a sales role responsible for identifying, qualifying, and acquiring new prospects and connecting them with our innovative marketing solutions to help them grow their business. This is a role focused on acquiring high-quality clients with significant short and long-term revenue potential.
Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
– Research opportunities in our market, generate and follow through on sales leads both warm and cold, and manage an active pipeline of potential revenue.
– Maintain a consistent pipeline, build pipeline velocity, and forecast with accuracy monthly.
– Responsible for the full sales cycle from prospect to close.
– Expected to become an expert in marketing and provide insights, recommendations, and consultancy to build productive and long-lasting relationships with clients.
– Design and present marketing presentations professionally and enthusiastically.
– Meets or exceeds sales expectations, goals, and budgets and manages their own book of sales revenue for retention and growth opportunities.
– Communicate and collaborate effectively internally across all WTOK & Gray Digital Media Meridian departments and support staff platforms.
Qualifications/Requirements:
– Outside sales experience preferred.
– Microsoft Office Word and Excel experience preferred.
– Strong PowerPoint and presentation skills are a plus.
– Self-motivated, high-energy salesperson.
– Excellent organizational, time management, verbal, and writing skills.
– Ability to be a team player.
– A strong work ethic and the ability to formulate and execute a daily plan is a must.
– Must meet the Gray Television driving requirements and have a valid driver's license.
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
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
WTOK-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company
Additional Info:
Gray Media 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 Media 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 Media 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 Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.
JOB EXPERIENCE
– Research opportunities in our market, generate and follow through on sales leads both warm and cold, and manage an active pipeline of potential revenue.
– Maintain a consistent pipeline, build pipeline velocity, and forecast with accuracy monthly.
– Responsible for the full sales cycle from prospect to close.
– Expected to become an expert in marketing and provide insights, recommendations, and consultancy to build productive and long-lasting relationships with clients.
– Design and present marketing presentations professionally and enthusiastically.
– Meets or exceeds sales expectations, goals, and budgets and manages their own book of sales revenue for retention and growth opportunities.
– Communicate and collaborate effectively internally across all WTOK & Gray Digital Media Meridian departments and support staff platforms.
Qualifications/Requirements:
– Outside sales experience preferred.
– Microsoft Office Word and Excel experience preferred.
– Strong PowerPoint and presentation skills are a plus.
– Self-motivated, high-energy salesperson.
– Excellent organizational, time management, verbal, and writing skills.
– Ability to be a team player.
– A strong work ethic and the ability to formulate and execute a daily plan is a must.
– Must meet the Gray Television driving requirements and have a valid driver's license.
REQUIREMENTS
– Research opportunities in our market, generate and follow through on sales leads both warm and cold, and manage an active pipeline of potential revenue.
– Maintain a consistent pipeline, build pipeline velocity, and forecast with accuracy monthly.
– Responsible for the full sales cycle from prospect to close.
– Expected to become an expert in marketing and provide insights, recommendations, and consultancy to build productive and long-lasting relationships with clients.
– Design and present marketing presentations professionally and enthusiastically.
– Meets or exceeds sales expectations, goals, and budgets and manages their own book of sales revenue for retention and growth opportunities.
– Communicate and collaborate effectively internally across all WTOK & Gray Digital Media Meridian departments and support staff platforms.
Qualifications/Requirements:
– Outside sales experience preferred.
– Microsoft Office Word and Excel experience preferred.
– Strong PowerPoint and presentation skills are a plus.
– Self-motivated, high-energy salesperson.
– Excellent organizational, time management, verbal, and writing skills.
– Ability to be a team player.
– A strong work ethic and the ability to formulate and execute a daily plan is a must.
– Must meet the Gray Television driving requirements and have a valid driver's license.
ADDITIONAL INFO
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.