Account Executive, KETV (Omaha)

KETV, Hearst Television’s ABC affiliate in Omaha, has
an immediate opening for a Multi-Media Account Executive, selling the #1 Television, Web and Mobile advertising platforms in Nebraska. KETV is in search of a highly driven, competitive and enthusiastic team player. Do you have a passion for sales and the ambition to achieve results? Can you connect with clients and help them achieve their business objectives through effective TV and digital advertising? If so, we are looking for someone like you! The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, have an enthusiastic and outgoing personality, along with a drive to succeed.


Tasks and Job Responsibilities:

- Develop new business by selling commercial advertising for KETV-TV ABC, KETV.com and Digital Channel MeTV.

- Generate revenue and meet monthly goals through outside sales.

- Prospect and develop new business.

- Cultivate and maintain client relationships & develop multi-media campaigns based on the client’s products or services.

- Create and present advertising strategies for local businesses utilizing TV, online and digital platforms.

Requirements:

- Ability to build and maintain positive customer relationships.

- Ability to coordinate many ongoing projects
simultaneously.

- Self-motivated, detail-oriented and organized work ethic.
Track record of new business development success.

- Strong organizational, written and presentation skills

- Proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint

- Two years of sales direct experience.

If interested in this position, please make formal application by submission of an application and resume at http://careers.hearsttelevision.com.

Closing date: Feb. 26