Sales Account Associate

Sales Account Associate (Entry level)

WMOR in Tampa, FL is looking for a Sales Account Associate . The entry level position is a sales training program geared toward developing candidates into Sales Account Executives. As a Sales Account Associate, your first priority is to learn all facets of local television sales while encouraging your natural sales abilities. All sales team members, led by the Sales Manager, will contribute to your training and ultimate success. You will report to the Sales Manager.

Training

Comprehensive 9-12-month training, with ongoing career development and opportunities through WMOR-TV

Learn industry-leading communication and sales techniques

Train with top sales producers

Learn software skills such as WideOrbit Traffic and Media Sales, Media Monitors, Matrix, and other sales platforms

Learn and work with Nielsen research data

Roleplay and practice presentations regularly

Responsibilities

Tasks listed below are all a part of the training regimen for development to Account Executive

Assist the development of sales proposals, advertising packages, and client presentations

Create supportive marketing materials for the sales department

Prepare proposals based on account executive requests

Communicate with our teams (including: sales, production, finance) and external clients on performance and delivery of campaigns

Enter and maintain all orders including electronic transfer and maintenance of WOCentral orders to WideOrbit

Manage sales database

Requirements

Can deal with the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive projects

Strong verbal and written communication skills are necessary

Excellent social, intrapersonal, and presentation skills

Must be focused and organized

Proficient in Excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets)

Must have an enterprising spirit with a goal of becoming a media sales account executive in 9-12 months

Related military experience will be considered

In-person attendance is required

Values in Action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That’s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.

Benefits

Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on the whole person. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.

Medical | Dental | Vision

401(k) matching

Emotional Wellness Support

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

LGBTQ+ Health Services

Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs

Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching nearly 25 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.