Gray Digital Media (GDM) and WEAU 13 News, a dominant media outlet in Western Wisconsin seeks a sales professional (in Eau Claire) for our Media Executive position on our growing team. The primary responsibility of the Media Executive is to develop and sell creative marketing solutions using state-of-the-art targeted digital advertising and broadcast solutions. The ideal candidate must have the ability to strategize and negotiate multi-platform marketing and advertising projects, working independently to achieve revenue goals. We offer a paid base salary, excellent benefit and PTO package, and a commission structure that allows the right person to grow without limits.

The successful candidate will be responsible for (but not limited to) the following:

-Researching and contacting new businesses daily (i.e. cold calls) to maintain a robust prospect list pipeline

-Conducting comprehensive analysis of client's needs to determine the best strategies for a long-term advertising plan

-Preparation and presentation of multi-platform advertising solutions using PowerPoint (or similar) to showcase the best digital and broadcast products to drive business success

-Collaboration with internal colleagues to identify and help develop dynamic creative ideas for commercial and digital ad placements

-Management of the entire sales process from prospecting to close to ensure the highest ROI for clients and long-term relationships

-Accurate and timely use of sales support software for order entry, activity tracking, and proposal development

-1-3 years sales or business development experience including cold calling, media or marketing experience preferred but we will train the right person if the fit is right

-Excellent writing and communication skills

-Ability to work independently and manage your time effectively

-Ability to use creativity to solve problems

-Ability to develop campaigns and motivate others

-A real desire to understand your clients and their businesses

-A thirst for ongoing learning: advertising, marketing, television, digital

-Experience selling digital products/strategies including targeted digital display/video, social media, targeted email, streaming television, SEM, SEO

-Experience developing dynamic PowerPoint presentations, knowledge of other MS Office products

-Must meet the Gray Television driving requirements and have a valid driver's license

If you are interested in this position, please apply online at https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings.  Please include a resume, cover letter, and any additional supporting materials. No phone calls.

WEAU-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company.

Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics, and complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Gray Media prohibits harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.