Account Executive

Role Overview

As an Account Executive, you will be responsible for achieving or exceeding individual sales goals across all TEGNA marketing solutions. You will act as a lead generator by identifying and reaching clients in the New Orleans market that will best take advantage of our solutions. You will then become a marketing consultant to the clients helping them define and achieve their business objectives.

What You Will Do

Prospect for new revenue opportunities, upsell current clients, create custom solutions-driven campaigns, and establish strong relationships with internal team members. You will also partner with your Account Manager to provide exceptional customer service and contract fulfillment.

Why It Might Be a Fit

You will have the opportunity to work in a winning, inclusive, collaborative, supportive, and fun culture. You will also have access to leading media products, training resources, and generous benefits. Career growth opportunities are also available at one of our 64 ABC, NBC, CBS, or FOX stations.

Requirements

• 2+ years of sales experience in a professional, fast-paced media sales environment
• Proven track record of successfully achieving or exceeding sales goals and developing new business opportunities as a seller
• Established knowledge of marketing solutions including broadcasting and digital advertising
• Prior working experience using Microsoft Office Suite and CRM systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Creative mind to put together unique campaigns
• Proven effective problem solver with ability to quickly adapt to changing and competing priorities
• Strong business acumen with attention to detail and accuracy
• Current Driver’s License is Required

Benefits

• Base Salary + Uncapped Commissions
• Generous benefits
• 401(k) program with 100% match from the company
• Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit
• Nine paid holidays per year
• Two medical plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
• Dental and eye care coverage
• Fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance
• Disability and life insurance
• Nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc
• 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health