Media Executive

Gray Local Media
Biloxi, MS
Category Sales
Job Description
Role Overview

As a Media Executive at WLOX, you will be responsible for developing new business, managing sales cycles, and building relationships with clients. You will work in a fast-paced environment and be expected to stay current with digital marketing trends and tools.

What You Will Do

Your duties will include prospecting and developing new business, owning the full sales cycle, consulting and strategizing with clients, building and presenting proposals, managing your book of business, and collaborating cross-functionally with other teams.

Why It Might Be a Fit

We are looking for a self-starter with strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills. You should be willing to learn and master digital advertising products and tools, and have a strong relationship-building and customer service skills.

Requirements

  • Sales experience preferred
  • Background or degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field
  • Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
  • Willingness to learn and master digital advertising products and tools
  • Strong relationship-building, follow-up, and customer service skills
  • Self-starter with the ability to work independently and positively influence others
  • High achiever with creativity, persistence, and a strong work ethic
  • Ability to think critically and design solutions for complex client challenges
  • Coachable mindset and ability to receive feedback and commit to continuous improvement
  • Comfortable selling to, challenging, and building trust-based relationships with executives
  • Valid driver's license with a good driving record
  • Reliable transportation that meets required insurance coverage needs

Benefits

  • Equal employment opportunities
  • Compliance with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment
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