Advertising Sales Account Executive

Advertising Sales Account Executive KGKC Telemundo Kansas City Kansas City, MO With over 62 million Hispanics, the United States is the second largest Spanish-speaking country in the world! KGKC is the Spanish-language home of the Super Bowl, Olympics, FIFA World Cup, and high-profile programming and news, and we are looking for a passionate and competitive Advertising Sales Account Executive to grow results for local and regional businesses by connecting them to Kansas City's Hispanic audience through our linear and digital properties. The ideal candidate should be goal oriented and able to develop long-lasting customer relationships. This position also requires a person who is driven, accountable, ethical, personable, and works well independently. Primary Responsibilities: * Generate new business revenue across linear and digital platforms * Create and present marketing and advertising campaigns and proposals * Manage and develop an active account list along with client relationships * Develop new relationships in the community by networking, cold calling, and referrals * Works closely with other station departments to meet all account maintenance requirements * Meets all revenue goals and communicates activity and forecast with General Sales Manager Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, or related field preferred * Minimum of 2 years proven sales success; broadcast TV experience a plus * Knowledge of media sales, media math and research a plus * Strong communication and organizational skills * Ability to multitask, manage multiple assignments and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment * Great networking skills * Solid negotiation skills * Proficient use of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).