DIGITAL MEDIA ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE - KWQC - Military veterans preferred

About Gray Television:Gray Television is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets, reaching 36 percent of US television households.We constantly strive for excellence. By upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and developing the best and brightest employees in the business.About KWQC:KWQC-TV6 is a dominant NBC affiliate, serving Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois as the Quad Cities' #1 station for news, information, and entertainment programming. KWQC-TV6 has the most experienced team in the market. They strive to keep their viewers safe and informed while guiding them through the ever-evolving digital world. The Quad Cities area is located right on the Mississippi River just 2.5 hours from Chicago, 2 from Des Moines, 4 from St. Louis, and 5.5 from Minneapolis/St. Paul. We have a dedicated team of anchors, reporters, photojournalists, producers, and production staff who enjoy telling the stories of our community.Job Summary/Description:KWQC, a Gray Media station located in Davenport, Iowa is seeking Digital Media Account Executives to join our team of advertising professionals. At 6 News, we are dedicated to helping businesses grow by providing expert counsel and effective advertising solutions. We are looking for dynamic individuals who understand the digital ecosystem and are passionate about helping clients achieve their advertising goals.As a Digital Media Account Executive, you will be responsible for generating revenue through in-person business consultation with clients. This includes prospecting and developing new business opportunities across multiple industries. Your success in this role will be measured by achieving high sales activities in prospecting, meetings with new clients, and proposals. We provide comprehensive training to support your growth and success.This is a salary/bonus position.Please note - the primary job responsibilities include, but are not limited to the duties listed above.Qualifications/Requirements:The ideal candidate will work energetically and strategically to increase our market share for various digital products, including OTT/Streaming, targeted e-mail, targeted display & video, paid social media, YouTube, SEM/SEO, and more.Develop and maintain solid relationships with clients in person, understanding and communicating the value that digital solutions can bring to their advertising campaigns. Collaborate with clients on strategic planning to achieve their advertising objectives. Actively seek new business opportunities and work towards winning them. Meet and exceed sales activity targets and goals. Adapt to varying work schedules, including occasional meetings or events outside regular working hours.•We are looking for energetic team members who are passionate about new business, enjoy strategic planning, and possess organizational skills. Must have effective communication and negotiation skills. Competence with Microsoft Office is required•Valid driver's license and good driving record (will be reviewed)Qualified, interested applicants may go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references.(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)KWQC-TV/Gray Television, Inc. is a drug-free companyAdditional Info:Gray Television provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Television complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.Gray Television expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.Gray Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before or by the first workday.