FLX Account Executive

Job Description

FLX Account Executive (Full-Time Regular) : Come join Tampa Bay's top rated news station and sell a best in class OTT platform alongside the broadcast sales team! WTVT FOX13 is seeking a Digital Account Executive who is experienced in business development and has established contacts to make an immediate impact in its rapidly growing digital business. The ideal candidate will be based out of Tampa, FL. Be part of a winning team with a diverse culture that believes in supporting, mentoring, and training our staff. As part of our total compensation benefits package we offer comprehensive medical plans, three weeks' vacation, 401k, and tuition reimbursement just to name a few.

Duties and Responsibilities : Candidate will have responsibility of developing and maintain a robust sales pipeline of qualified clients for the Fox Local Extension (FLX) OTT platform.

• Source new sales opportunities through a combination of identifying and researching potential accounts and soliciting new business via outbound communication as well as inbound lead follow-up.
• Maintain a consistent presence out in the field building relationships and presenting, live or via Zoom, the benefits of the FLX platform.
• Quickly become a product expert in order to participate in brainstorming, staff meetings, client meetings, researching and assisting in proposal development and campaign reporting.
• Collaborate with the Research Director to develop and maintain custom presentations that further highlight the benefits and utility of FLX.
• Maintain expert knowledge of competitive OTT platforms and a clear understanding of the characteristics that give FLX a competitive advantage.
• Stewart client campaigns and work on a variety of weekly and monthly reports to develop impactful post campaign recaps and provide recommendations to further optimize client campaigns.
• Work closely with the Digital Sales Manager on every RFP and presentation for consistency in creating impactful campaigns that help our clients achieve the marketing objectives.
• Maintain a positive and effective working relationship with Ad-Ops, creative services, and finance departments.
• Other duties assigned as deemed necessary and appropriate.

Minimum Requirements :

College degree (or equivalent work experience) and 1 to 3 years digital sales experience is required.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate / range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $65,000.00-72,000.00 annually for high cost labor markets such as but not limited to New York City and Los Angeles, $54,100.00-60,000.00 annually for all other US locations. This role is also eligible for a sales incentive / commission compensation plan, various benefits, including medical / dental / vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.