Location
Temple, TX | United States
Job description
KCEN/ KAGS has an opening for an experienced Account Manager to join our dynamic forward-thinking sales team. We're looking for a driven candidate to manage the day-to-day responsibilities of accounts with team members as well as for someone who can influence and drive sales by providing superior client service and support. We are seeking a candidate who has demonstrated ability to align TEGNA's multimedia solutions with our customers' marketing objectives.
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.
- Attends sales meetings and trainings to obtain sales, product and process information and keep abreast of company products and services to articulate to client, when appropriate.
- Partners with designated Account Executives in identifying new/incremental revenue based on campaign results.
- Assists designated Account Executives with maintenance of contracts, generating avails, traffic, make-goods, collections and overall customer service.
- Regular tracking of client audience delivery using Nielsen ratings, impressions, and campaign fulfillment.
- Communication of delivery to clients.
- Coordinates with team to set up new customer accounts, contracts, order entry and revisions. Checks for accuracy.
- 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. Creativity, flexibility, and ability to change with our industry are also keys to success.
- Prep all insertion orders prior to booking and ensure these orders have been precleared.
- Take ownership of fulfillment in such a way that the AE can play their role of being client-facing, creating opportunities and closing revenue.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team as well as independently.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects effectively under deadline pressure.
- Ability to effectively solve problems.
- Creative and able to adapt quickly to change.
- Position requires strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as strong organization and time management.
Travel: Rarely: less than 10%
Work Environment Set: Office: normally performed in a typical interior/office environment
Physical Demands Set: Sedentary work: Involves sitting most of the time; walking, lifting, bending, standing, etc.
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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