Gulf Coast News in Fort Myers, Florida is looking for an energetic and experienced Account Executive who is looking to grow with an amazing company.

This position offers an incredible opportunity for a person who can build media and marketing solutions to both advertising agencies and to local businesses in one of the country’s most desirable markets.

If you are motivated by an excellent product, great compensation, and working with a talented team of professionals, and an abundance of sunshine, look no further.

We will provide the tools for powerful multi-platform marketing solutions to create lasting partnerships and to grow our client base.

You will report to the Local Sales Manager.

Responsibilities Produce revenue across all available platforms Prospect, contact and present to new businesses Develop new revenue through local business development Form strategic and market partnerships Manage an active account/client list Conceptualize, create, and deliver sales proposals that are consistent with station strategies Achieve individual sales goals while contributing to our dynamic sales team Requirements1+ years in media or digital sales, or similar sales field Experience with the development of new business/non-traditional business Have strong negotiation skills Experience in a consultative customer-focused business atmosphere Accountability within a goal-structured organization Must be a team player Experience selling to business owners Understand and use qualitative research to further sales effort Related military experience will be considered In-person attendance is required Values in Action At Hearst Television we tell stories every day.

Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities.

That’s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.

Benefits Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you.

As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.

Medical | Dental | Vision401(k) matching Emotional Wellness Support Paid Time Off Paid Parental LeaveLGBTQ+ Health Services Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs