At a glance
- Location
- WQAD-TV Davenport
About the role
- WQAD-TV Davenport is seeking a competitive and results-driven Account Executive to develop new business and grow a portfolio of advertising clients.
- This role offers the opportunity to build a career in media sales while gaining experience across broadcast television, streaming, connected TV, and digital advertising.
Responsibilities
- Develop new business and build a strong pipeline through consistent prospecting.
- Research local businesses, identify key decision-makers, and create opportunities across broadcast TV, Premion streaming/CTV, and digital.
- Manage the full sales process from prospecting and qualifying to closing business.
- Sell consultatively by learning client business goals and recommending appropriate media solutions.
- Build data-informed proposals demonstrating how broadcast reach and connected-TV targeting meet client objectives.
- Grow client relationships into long-term partnerships.
- Manage pipeline activity using CRM and prospecting tools.
- Partner with account, creative, and product teams to deliver effective campaigns.
Requirements
- Competitive, self-motivated, and goal-oriented mindset.
- Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
- Coachable, curious, and motivated to learn consultative media sales.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Interest in broadcast television, streaming/CTV, and digital advertising.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally to meet with clients.
Preferred qualifications
- Sales, customer service, marketing, or advertising experience.
- Internships, relevant coursework, and transferable experience.
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Comfort with Microsoft Office.
- Familiarity with CRM or digital advertising tools.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary plus commission
- Two medical plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
- Dental and eye care coverage
- Fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance
- Disability and life insurance
- 401(k) program with 100% company match up to 4% of pay
- Nine free virtual doctor’s appointments via Teladoc
- 12 free annual therapy sessions via Spring Health
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Nine paid holidays per year
Workplace
- Requires local travel to meet with clients.
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- CRM
- Digital Advertising
- Broadcast Television
- Streaming
- Connected TV
- OTT
