Account Executive

WCCO - TV is seeking an Account Executive.JOB DESCRIPTION:We are searching for an upbeat and extremely motivated multi-platform sales professional.Candidate must possess strong presentation and communication skills, experience working with advertising agencies, growing market share, and closing new business and digital.Sell television time and digital/streaming for WCCO-TV across all digital platforms including WCCO.com, CBS News Minnesota and Paramount EyeQ Streaming.Sell across 14 CBS Television Stations group owned & operated markets (multi-market selling).Achieve monthly/quarterly sales goals.Build, develop and maintain strong working relationships with clients.Optimally research and cultivate new business clientele.Develop sales tools to effectively present and position the television station during the sales process.Handle all paperwork in a timely manner.Other duties as assigned.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Persuasiveness, sales ability, results-oriented, ability to demonstrate leadership and team values.Excellent communication and presentation skills, computer proficiency required.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's degree preferred.Previous media/sponsorship sales experience.Experience in media (3+ years) preferred.Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all.

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