New Business Account Executive

WFXG-TV FOX54, Augusta’s home for the World Series and NFL Football, has an immediate opening for a Senior Account Executive to manage and grow existing business, as well focusing on prospecting and closing new business. We are looking for a relationship builder with experience in selling multimedia advertising plans and sponsorships.

Duties include but are not limited to:
Develop and maintain direct relationships with agencies and clients while driving revenue to achieve monthly goals
Close new and incremental business
Understand and interpret business objectives and advertising strategies of clients in order to help them achieve those objectives through effective use of our product portfolio
Prepare, schedule and deliver sales presentations

Qualifications/Requirements:
Must be willing to work in Augusta, GA and the surrounding area
Some regional travel may be required occasionally
Proficient in Microsoft Products including but not limited to Outlook, PowerPoint, Word and Excel
Good driving record
One-three years of sales experience is required
Experience in advertising sales and/or planning is preferred
Bachelor’s degree in advertising or marketing is preferred

Skills and Abilities:
Strong communication skills
Excellent negotiation and customer service skills
Team player, who is flexible to changing needs to daily business
Ability to work in a rapid-pace environment

Qualified applicants, please apply ASAP, include your resume and references.

Augusta TV LLC, WFXG FOX 54 is a proud member of the Lockwood Broadcast Group. Pre-employment drug screen, driving record and background check required. No phone calls.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

3933 Washington Road
Augusta, Georgia 30907

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance

Schedule:
Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:
Commission pay

Experience:
Sales: 2 years (Required)
Broadcast Media: 2 years (Preferred)

To apply, send an email along with your resume to Jay Wilhelm (jwilhelm@wfxg.com).