Account Executive

Account Executive

Requirements

• Strong communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Effective time management skills
• Proficiency in MS Office applications: PowerPoint, Excel and Word

Responsibilities

• Develop a robust sales pipeline of qualified clients for the Fox Local Extension (FLX) OTT /CTV platform and Fox Local News Platforms
• Source new sales opportunities through a combination of identifying and researching potential accounts and soliciting new business
• Maintain a consistent presence out in the field building relationships and presenting, live or via Zoom, the benefits of the FLX OTT/CTV platform and Fox Local News Platforms
• Become a product expert to participate in brainstorming, team meetings, client meetings, researching and assisting in proposal development and campaign reporting
• Collaborate with the Local Sales Manager and Digital Sales Manager 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
• Steward 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 Local Sales Manager and Digital Sales Manager on every RFP and presentation for consistency in creating impactful campaigns that help our clients achieve their 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

Preferred Qualifications

• College degree preferred
• Digital and technical training certificates a plus
• Basic digital product knowledge of mobile, email, facebook, and video advertising encouraged