Account Executive, KNXV

Phoenix, North 44th Street, KNXV & KASW · On-site

About this role

Connect local businesses to their growth potential in the vibrant Phoenix market. As an Account Executive with KNXV, you'll help businesses reach customers through our compelling multi-platform advertising solutions—from broadcast TV to OTT video, search strategies, social media, digital display, email targeting, and more. You'll be the marketing advisor businesses trust to deliver real results through creative, customized campaigns.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

  • Sell advertising solutions to local and regional businesses and advertising agencies

  • Apply the Scripps Sales Process to analyze customer needs and develop customized advertising solutions that provide return on investment

  • Facilitate customers' ability to take advantage of our full array of digital marketing options

  • Independently prospect, secure appointments, perform needs analysis, develop custom solutions, present and close sales

  • Use ratings data, qualitative information, and market trends to negotiate program ratings and advertising rates

  • Serve as a trusted advisor with clients, provide best-in-class customer service, and grow accounts through referrals

  • Handle client services, including media negotiations, presentation preparation and delivery, copywriting, and collection of revenue

  • Effectively manage your sales funnel through CRM systems while achieving key performance indicators

  • Contribute to creative campaign development through client communication, storyboard creation, and production assistance

  • Build and maintain strong client relationships through regular engagement and occasional client entertainment

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

  • BS/BA in a related discipline preferred or equivalent years of experience

  • Generally, 2+ years of proven sales success preferred

  • Experience in strategic account management, broadcast ratings, and digital execution preferred

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

  • Highly self-motivated and goal-focused attitude

  • Highly creative and innovative thinking

  • Strong influencing, selling, and upselling skills

  • Effective teamwork and collaboration skills

  • Very strong analysis and data interpretation abilities

  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

  • Outstanding presentation abilities in various settings

  • Strong time management and organizational skills

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

  • Working knowledge of Google Office and virtual conferencing platforms

  • Driving required. Valid Driver's License, good driving record, and ability to provide proof of insurance with the company required insurance limits

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WHAT WE'LL OFFER:

  • Extensive Scripps Sales Process training

  • Uncapped sales commission

  • Monthly allowance for mileage and cell phone

  • A career path to grow your professional experiences

  • Full medical, dental and vision benefits, as well as certain other health and wellness benefits

  • Retirement savings plan with company match

  • Other key company benefits include disability accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, life insurance, AD&D, ID protection, pet discount program, and employee assistance program. More details about timing and conditions of benefits eligibility and other plan terms and conditions will be provided upon hire.

If you are a current Scripps employee, please do not apply on this site. Please access our internal career site at Worklife > My Info > View Open Positions at Scripps.

SCRIPPS’ COMMITMENT TO A CULTURE THAT CREATES CONNECTION:

At Scripps, we are committed to a culture that reflects the audiences and communities we serve. We are intentional about creating an environment where employees, our audiences and other stakeholders feel valued and inspired to reach their full potential and create connections. To successfully deliver on this commitment, we must understand and reflect the values and perspectives those around us embody. That process begins by looking inward to build and celebrate a respectful workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging and connection. By continuing to cultivate an environment where all employees have a fair chance to succeed, are included, valued, and seen, we will strengthen the connections that drive positive business impact and align with our core purpose.

ABOUT SCRIPPS:

The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating connection. As one of the nation’s largest local TV broadcasters, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of more than 60 stations in 40+ markets. Scripps reaches households across the U.S. with national news outlet Scripps News and popular entertainment brands ION, ION Plus, ION Mystery, Bounce, Grit and Laff. Scripps is the nation’s largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Scripps Sports serves professional and college sports leagues, conferences and teams with local market depth and national broadcast reach of up to 100% of TV households. Founded in 1878, Scripps is the steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee and its longtime motto is: “Give light and the people will find their own way.”

As an equal employment opportunity employer, The E.W. Scripps Company and its affiliates do not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, color, religion, age, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, citizenship or national origin, and military membership or veteran status, or on any other basis which would be in violation of any applicable federal, state or local law. Furthermore, the company will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship for the company.

Company at a glance

KSHB 41 News broadcasts 38 hours of news each week and is part of a duopoly with KMCI 38 The Spot. Owned and operated by Scripps, KSHB won the prestigious Alfred I. DuPont Columbia University Award for its coverage of the 2013 restaurant explosion and fire at a landmark restaurant in a historic Kansas City shopping district. This coverage also won a regional Emmy Award. KSHB was named Station of the Year in 2012 by the Kansas City Press Club. In 2014, KSHB won three regional Edward R. Murrow Awards and was named the Business Philanthropist of the Year.
The station began operating in 1970. Scripps bought the station in 1977 and in 1981 changed the call letters to KSHB, standing for Scripps Howard Broadcasting.

If you’re not familiar with the Greater Kansas City metro area, what you’ll find may surprise you – a vibrant city and flourishing suburban communities, rolling hills and tree-lined boulevards, a thriving economy driven by thousands of small businesses, tech start-ups, medical research, and headquarters of companies like Hallmark and Sprint. Ours is a community of good schools, cultural amenities, acclaimed dining (particularly our BBQ) and affordable living. Most importantly, it’s a community with a heart – friendly, easy-going, and forward-thinking. That's why Kiplinger Magazine and other publications have rated Kansas City as one of the 50 Smart Places to Live!

With more than 200 fountains trickled throughout the city, it’s no surprise that KC has earned the nickname, “The City of Fountains.”
An array of arts includes the Kansas City Symphony, Opera and Ballet and the nationally recognized Nelson Atkins Art Museum.
Kansas City residents also participate in an active professional sports scene that includes the Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City Royals, Sporting Kansas City, and the Missouri Mavericks to name a few. At last count, we had 12 professional sports teams plus NASCAR. We’re also wild about college sports in this town.

Founded1970
Team Size51-200 employees
WorkspaceOn-site
IndustryBroadcast Media Production and Distribution
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Websitekshb.com
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Top Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Retirement savings plan with company match
  • Disability insurance
  • Accident insurance
  • Hospital indemnity
  • Critical illness insurance
  • Life insurance
  • AD&D insurance
  • ID protection
  • Pet discount program
  • Employee assistance program
  • Mileage allowance
  • Cell phone allowance

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