About Gray Media:
Gray Media is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.
We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.
About WABI:
WABI TV in Bangor, Maine just celebrated 72 years on the air as Maine’s First Television Station and continues to excel in local news, weather, sports and entertainment. We are dedicated to serving our communities and providing effective marketing solutions for area businesses. The Bangor area boasts an array of attractions that can’t be matched, including Bangor’s very own Waterfront Concert Series and the Cross Insurance center that attract award winning artists from all genres to the area. Bangor is also popular for our booming revitalized downtown which has new local bars, restaurants, and shopping.
Want to be in the middle of it all? Come experience Maine, the way life should be!
Job Summary/Description:
WABI TV5 seeks a dynamic Account Executive to join our award-winning team. The desired candidate will be required to sell multi-media solutions on all Television and Digital platforms to an established account list to achieve sales targets and maximize revenue. Candidate should possess creative negotiating skills and be highly motivated.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Understand the business objectives and advertising strategies of clients and find ways to help them achieve their objectives through effective advertising
• Develop short and long-term plans for revenue growth
• Identify and develop new business
• Create compelling oral and written presentations
• Coordinate commercial production with a creative team
• Monitor accounts receivables and assist with collections
• Other Duties as Assigned
Qualifications/Requirements:
-Must be 18 or older with valid Driver's License and clean driving record
-Will train the right candidate
If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
WABI-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company
Additional Info:
Gray 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.
Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus before the first workday.