Job Description

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

The Media Sales Account Executive is responsible for prospecting new clients, selling multi-platform Buckeye Broadband advertising to local advertisers, and achieving agreed-upon productivity levels and revenue goals.

YOU'LL NEED TO BE:

• Goal-oriented
• Entrepreneurial
• Independent
• Resilient
• Persuasive

WHAT YOU'LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

• Increasing the revenues of Buckeye Broadband through the sale of commercial advertising on Buckeye Broadband cable, OTT, digital, billboard, and social media platforms;
• Presenting new ideas to clients and explaining how specific types of multi-platform advertising will help promote the client’s products or services in the most effective way possible;
• Developing and maintaining ongoing relationships with small and medium-sized businesses in order to increase and retain advertising sales revenue, including using the telephone to make calls, writing letters & email correspondence, and driving to make personal visits to retailers and advertisers;
• Preparing promotional plans, sales literature, media kits, and sales contracts; Developing and preparing idea-focused marketing program presentations and cost estimates for potential Buckeye clients;

WHAT'S REQUIRED:

• High school diploma or the equivalent
• Minimum 2 years of previous outside sales experience
• Intermediate computer skills with the ability to use the Internet
• Familiarity with digital marketing methods
• Must be able to pass our comprehensive background and drug screen

THIS IS A BASE + COMMISSION POSITION

ABOUT US:

Buckeye Broadband is the leading provider of High-Speed Internet, Cable TV, and phone services in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan. Our 600+ employees are committed to excellence and innovation and are encouraged to volunteer in their local communities in which we live and provide service. Buckeye Broadband offers an inclusive total rewards package, which includes the following benefits for all full-time employees:

• COMPETITIVE PAY
• COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH BENEFITS
• 401K RETIREMENT SAVINGS
• PAID TIME OFF
• DISCOUNTED CABLE AND INTERNET (WITHIN SERVICE AREA)
• CAREER DEVELOPMENT
• WELLNESS & FITNESS PROGRAMS
• COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
• JOB TYPE: FULL-TIME

SCHEDULE:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

EXPERIENCE:

• Sales: 1 year (Preferred)
• Outside sales: 1 year (Preferred)

WORK LOCATION: ONE LOCATION