Location
Abilene, TX | United States
Job description
KXVA, TEGNA's FOX affiliate in West Texas, is looking for an Account Manager to help local businesses thrive. The Account Manager supports Account Executives' sales efforts by taking ownership of fulfillment in such a way that the AE can play their role of being client-facing, creating opportunities, and closing revenue. As the Account Manager, you manage the day-to-day responsibilities of accounts to ensure proper implementation of their solutions. You also influence and drive sales by providing superior customer service and support across Broadcast Television and Digital, aiming at retaining clients and growing business.
Responsibilities:
- Provide support to assigned Account Executives on post-sale activity including campaign implementation, maintenance, and review.
- Daily interaction with existing advertising agencies and direct clients; this responsibility includes maintenance of client schedules on television in addition to implementation of special projects and promotions.
- Works in tandem with Account Executives, Marketing Director, Research Director, and Creative Services to support client needs.
- Attend sales meetings and sales trainings to gain sales, product, and process information and keep abreast of company products and services to articulate to clients, when appropriate.
- Partner with designated Account Executives in identifying new/incremental revenue based on campaign results.
- Assist designated Account Executives with the maintenance of contracts, generating avails, traffic, make-goods, collection, and overall customer service.
- Regular tracking of client audience delivery using Nielsen ratings, impressions, and campaign fulfillment.
- Communicate campaign delivery to clients.
- Coordinate with the team to set up new customer accounts, contracts, order entry, and revisions.
- Prepare all insertion orders prior to booking and ensure these orders have been precleared
What you will need
- 1 to 3 years of account management in a professional, fast-paced media sales environment.
- Track record of successfully retaining and growing clients.
- Knowledge of marketing solutions including broadcasting and digital advertising is preferred.
- Knowledge of Google Analytics and advertising solutions is highly desirable.
- Prior experience using CRM systems and MS Office suite.
- Able to make decisions and solve problems independently to support customer needs.
- Self-motivation and willingness to work as a team player are essential attributes.
- Demonstrate ability to be creative, flexible, and able to adapt to change with evolving priorities.
- Creative with the ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
- Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks to meet deadlines.
- Position requires strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as strong organization and time management skills.
About TEGNA
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. Across platforms, TEGNA tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA is the largest owner of top 4 network affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent station groups, reaching approximately 39 percent of all television households nationwide. TEGNA also owns leading multicast networks True Crime Network and Quest. TEGNA Marketing Solutions (TMS) offers innovative solutions to help businesses reach consumers across television, digital and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, TEGNA's OTT advertising service. For more information, visit .
EEO statement:
TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are a drug free, EEO employer committed to a diverse workforce. We encourage and consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, disability, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, veteran status or genetic information. TEGNA complies with all applicable laws related to accommodations.
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