Account Executive

Position Overview

Are you looking for a fast-paced, exciting career where each day is unique and where you interact with business leaders in your community and help their companies grow? Are you a hard worker, good at solving problems, and want local businesses to succeed? If so, our Account Executive opening at our television station KVRR in Fargo, ND may be a perfect fit for you.

What you’ll do

Coastal Television Account Executives help our clients connect to the public through digital and broadcast media. As part of our team, you will create and develop client relationships in the local community and provide marketing solutions so that our clients can promote their brands, products, and services. The most successful account executives are enthusiastic about delivering compelling media campaigns. They are passionate about growing Fargo businesses and enabling them to prosper.

• Drive growth by selling digital and broadcast media.
• Immerse yourself in the local community and cultivate new relationships through networking, phone, email, and social media.
• Build and grow relationships by sharing how customers receive superior value through our media products.
• Research market trends and devise methods for organizations to reach their target audience.
• You’ve been successful in roles like Account Manager, Business Development Manager, Business Development Consultant, Sales Executive, Sales Manager, Sales Representative, Sales Consultant, and similar outside sales positions.

Who you are

• 2+ years of sales experience managing a book of business, sourcing new accounts, and converting clients into long-term business partners.
• It's a plus if you’re a sports fan and are enthusiastic about selling sports advertising.
• Passionate about delivering effective, cost-efficient marketing solutions that produce satisfying results for our clients.
• Local to the marketplace and know what types of organizations will benefit most from broadcast and digital media solutions.
• Self-starter with strong time management skills and a proven ability to meet and exceed sales targets.

Who we are

We are a privately held group of television stations operating in twelve markets within nine states across four time zones. We cultivate and support our Sales Teams with continued feedback and assistance from our hands-on senior management team. Our mission is to help grow our local community by providing our clients with effective marketing solutions. We are committed to broadcast excellence and corporate growth (both organic and through acquisition).

What do we offer the successful candidate?

In addition to an exciting career, the successful candidate will receive a competitive compensation package based on their skills and work experience (approximately $50K-$100K+ annually). We offer health, dental, and vision insurance.

COASTAL TELEVISION BROADCASTING GROUP LLC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER