Account Executive (R50022368)

Fox News Network - Houston, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Houston, TX

11-50 employees

About the position

The Account Executive (AE) at FOX is responsible for developing new business opportunities and selling digital and OTT products. This role focuses on maximizing sales potential and growing transactional accounts by identifying prospects and closing new sales. The AE will work closely with new television advertisers to provide strategic advice aimed at achieving the best return on investment (ROI). The position requires strong communication and presentation skills, as well as the ability to creatively leverage various resources to achieve sales goals.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business and sell digital and OTT products.
• Maximize opportunities and grow transactional accounts.
• Identify opportunities and close new sales.
• Prospect and pursue digital, OTT, and new business advertisers.
• Provide strategic advice to new television advertisers for optimal ROI.
• Negotiate existing business and obtain incremental dollars from the market.
• Build strong client relationships.
• Complete administrative tasks such as weekly forecasts and monthly reports.

Requirements

• Four-year college degree preferred.
• Sales professional with preferred television sales experience.
• Proven track record of success in sales.
• Knowledge of media math, TV ratings, and web metrics preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Wide Orbit Sales and Traffic knowledge preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and strategic thinking are critical.

Nice-to-haves

• Energetic and positive attitude.
• Creative and passionate about succeeding in media sales.

Benefits

• Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
• Equal opportunity employer policies.