JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION:                                Account Executive – TV & Radio Media Sales
DIVISION:                                 Sales & Marketing
CLASSIFICATION:                  Full-time, exempt
REPORTS TO:              Assistant Vice President, Sales & Marketing
SALARY:                                $25,000 plus Commission

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

1. Solicit new business, work with prospective clients and advertising agencies to generate revenue for the stations in accordance with agreed upon goals.

2. Sell TV, radio, print advertising in the station’s Member Magazine, event sponsorships and Web sponsorships.

3. Regularly meet with clients / prospective clients, write and submit proposals, build solid relationships and close sales.

4. Maintain regular contact with current underwriters, solicit renewal contracts as appropriate and build and sell to a new client list.

5. Monitor daily TV, AM and FM logs to insure correct underwriter accreditation.

6. Participate in membership drives, auctions, and other WXXI events as required.

7. Carry out other department activities as assigned by the Director of Sales & Marketing.

EDUCATION:                Bachelor's degree in marketing or communications preferred.

EXPERIENCE:            Minimum two years demonstrable, successful track record in
sales required - television or radio sales experience preferred. 
Clean driver's license required.

SKILLS:                       Excellent communication and organizational skills required. 
Computer experience should include proficiency in Word or other word processing program, contact relational databases and Excel.
TO APPLY:
Send cover letter and resume to WXXI, Human Resources, PO Box 30021, Rochester, NY, 14603 or email to cedelman@wxxi.org.
DEADLINE:
Open until filled.
WXXI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER