Description

About the Role

WROC/RochesterFirst is hiring a Sales Account Executive to join our award-winning team. With the credibility and strength of our 75-year trusted brand, WROC/RochesterFirst is Rochester, NY's universal local source for news, weather, and information across all platforms.

Rochester, NY, ranked as the nation's second most affordable housing market, offers an exceptional quality of life-with outstanding dining, lively entertainment, scenic parks and golf courses, and a friendly, welcoming community.

WROC-TV/RochesterFirst.com in Rochester, New York is hiring an Account Executive for its Sales Department. This position works within guidelines to increase sales volume with assigned accounts, aggressively seeks new customers for both TV and digital business, executes plans and strategies set forth by sales management, maintains awareness of the competition, and maintains visibility in the community.

Compensation: $32,240 guarantee + commission and bonus first 12-months, commission + bonus after first 12-months

Requirements

• Sales experience and/or bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, or related field preferred
• Ideal candidate has at least one year's experience in sales, preferably in the media field
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently

Experience

• Experience achieving long-range objectives and implementing the strategies and actions to achieve them
• Knowledge of CRM systems, research tools, and order creation/entry programs a plus
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Ability to work extended hours, as needed

About the Company

EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.