WPTZ/NBC5 in the Burlington/Plattsburgh market 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 Local Sales Manager, will contribute to your training and ultimate success. This position is based in our Plattsburgh, NY office, and you will report to the General Sales Manager.

Training

Comprehensive 9-12-month training, with ongoing career development and opportunities through WPTZ-TV / Hearst Television
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

Market Specific Responsibilities:

In conjunction with our Commercial Production and Creative Services Teams, you will be involved in station-related events in our communities throughout VT/Northern NY and Western NH

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

Salary

The estimated base salary range for this role is between $43,000 and $46,000. The actual base pay offered is dependent upon many factors, such as transferable skills, work experience, business needs, market demands and conditions, including geographic location where the work will be performed, and other factors permitted by law. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

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