MEDIA EXECUTIVE

Media Executive - WrdwGray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 43 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.We are looking for a Media Executive to join our successful sales department. As a Media Executive, you would be responsible for generating revenue by identifying prospects, developing partner-focused strategy, building presentations, negotiating and closing deals, and building long-term relationships. Ultimately, this position will increase sales and nurture client relationships at a high standard. You're a self-starter, enjoy keeping up on the latest trends, capable of prospecting and exploring new business, and love to hustle while using your creative side.Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Consult with business owners, marketing and advertising executives, directors, and managers to develop and implement an effective marketing strategy for their business.Meet or exceed sales expectations, goals, and budgets, and manage your own book of broadcast and digital sales revenue for retention and growth.Learn and master Gray digital advertising products and tools (we are always innovating and growing) along with Gray Digital Media's suite of digital services.Develop, retain, and grow client relationships in your local market and throughout the country.Manage your broadcast and digital book of business using client management tools and software.Design, write, and present marketing proposals and PowerPoint presentations.Communicate and collaborate effectively across all Gray Digital Media departments and support staff.Qualifications/Requirements:College Degree preferred, or equivalent years of experiencePrevious Outside Sales experience requiredDigital Experience is preferredThe ability to prospect and network with business decision-makers within small, medium, and large organizations.Proven experience building excellent client relationshipsStrong proficiency in computer skillsExcellent written and oral presentation skillsGray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.