Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc

Account Executive

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc$108K — $145K *
Media
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Strong existing relationships with independent agencies, holding companies, and brands.
  • Minimum of 3 years experience in media sales with a focus on brand & performance advertising campaigns; OTT experience preferred.
  • Proven success in exceeding sales targets and KPIs with knowledge of digital media and OTT/CTV landscape.
  • Effective communication skills for engaging with senior management and stakeholders.
  • Strong negotiation and customer-facing skills.
  • Familiarity with CRM systems is advantageous.
  • Demonstrates a hard-working, persistent attitude and a drive for results.

Responsibilities

  • Engage with C-suite and VP-level clients to develop and maintain relationships.
  • Craft compelling narratives to explain complex digital media concepts.
  • Prepare and present proposals to secure new business at events and meetings.
  • Identify and sell tailored media solutions to enhance client connectivity.
  • Log daily sales activities and client interactions within the CRM.
  • Consistently exceed sales targets and maintain key performance metrics.
  • Manage and grow client relationships through strategic recommendations and upselling.

Benefits

  • Participation in a retirement plan.
  • Life and disability insurance coverage.
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
  • Flexible spending accounts for health or dependent care.
  • Paid sick leave and vacation time.
  • Personal leave and parental leave policies.
  • Employee stock purchase plan.
Full Job Description
Job Description

We are looking for a top Account Executive to join our fast growing sales team. As an Account Executive you will play a critical role with our energetic and talented sales & customer team. The Account Executive will lead all stages of the life cycle of a customer in order to secure, retain, and grow digital ad revenue with our customers and partners. The ideal candidate must be able to develop and execute a focused solution based strategy in order to maximize our value back to the customer.

We are looking for a person with a passion for digital media, a desire to be at the leading edge of technological change in the digital media industry and the ability to learn and contribute quickly.
  • Engage in new, and developing existing, relationships at the C-suite, VP, Director level across brands, independent agencies, and holding companies within a dedicated account list.
  • Create narratives with a beginning, middle, and end to explain complex processes, ideas, or events.
  • Prepare, present and close new business through in person meetings, industry events, virtual meetings, and conferences.
  • Identify and sell new media solutions to businesses and agencies, helping them connect with their customers/users.
  • Enter daily sales activity, meeting, calls, email opportunities, pipeline, and deals into Digital Remedy CRM.
  • Show consistency in exceeding sales targets and key performance indicators.
  • Manage client relationships inclusive of strategy recommendation and up-selling.


Our Ideal Candidate
  • Have a strong set of existing relationships with independent agencies, holding companies, and brands directly.
  • At least 3 years of experience working at a media sales organization selling brand & performance based advertising campaigns, strong OTT experience a plus! Experience working in a SaaS, MarTech, AdTech, Advertising or startup preferred.
  • Proven track record of success in exceeding sales targets and key performance indicators. Knowledge of all facets of digital media, OTT/CTV industry landscape a plus.
  • Skilled in new business development while communicating effectively with senior management.
  • Excellent customer facing skills specifically with regards to negotiation.
  • Experience with CRM management is a plus.
  • Hard-working and pleasantly persistent, ensuring delivery of great results, go-getter attitude.


Please note that this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, including employer sponsorship for an H-1B visa, OPT-STEM employment, etc.

We are in a high-growth phase, integrating innovative tech from recent acquisitions. You will have a seat at the table to influence our long-term technical strategy and help us "build and scale" for the future.

The base salary compensation range for this role is $108,750 to $145,000. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidates' relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Full time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in a retirement plan, life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, sick leave, vacation time, personal time, parental leave and employee stock purchase plan.

About Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is a diversified media company and leading provider of local sports and news. The company owns and operates television stations across the United States, providing local news, sports, and other programming. Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. also owns a variety of digital media assets, including websites, mobile apps, and streaming services. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Hunt Valley, Maryland.
Learn more about Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc
Size
11,500 employees
Market Cap
$1 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$2.4 billion
Founded
1986
5 Year Trend
+18.5%
Revenue
$5.9 billion
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