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Solutions Strategist
TEGNA
Jacksonville, FL, United States
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Job Description
First Coast News NBC12 WTLV and ABC25 WJXX is recruiting for the newly created position of Solution Strategist with the mission of leading our multi-media company into the position of superior thought leadership as it relates to understanding consumer behavior. This position will study the marketplace looking for potential within business categories and analyze consumer behavior insights within those categories. Candidates for this position must love working with data and have a unique ability to Research and will work closely with our sales team of Account Executives in their business development efforts as well as working directly with clients to identify opportunities in their business category.
Leads the organization into the position of superior ‘thought leadership’ as it relates to understanding consumer behavior. Studies the marketplace looking for potential within business categories (Medical, Retail, Financial, etc.), and analyzes consumer behavior insights within those categories and its ancillary categories. Arms the salespeople with information to gain credibility with advertisers and also make calls on high priority accounts to share insights personally. Ties insights into opportunities for customers to grow their business. Then makes a recommendation on which channels can maximize results for customers.
Responsibilities
• Evaluates the Jacksonville marketplace media expenditures and collaborates with sales managers on key categories and prospects.
• Performs in- depth analysis of data to identify opportunities for categories and specific advertisers to increase their market share and incorporate the benefits of our entire integrated product suite.
• Develops ‘thought leadership’ in key categories (including but not exclusive): Automotive; Retail; Restaurants; Medical; Home Improvement and Personal Injury attorneys. Include ancillary categories related to each key category.
• Correlates insights into potential implications for respective customers and communicates to sales managers and account executives alike
• Understands audience based selling principles and how to apply audience analysis in conjunction with research data for creative executions and an overall media strategy focused on the customer’s return on investment.
• Collaborates with sales managers and account executives in customizing an insightful presentation for our customers.
• Participates in client presentations and insight meetings as an extension of the sales team.
• Collaborates with Client Services Director to ensure execution of customer’s business objectives in an effort to align the creative with the client needs and overall account strategy.
• Must be detail oriented and able to hit deadlines.
• Responsible for other TV station traditional research functions, including:
• Build ratings estimates for all programs and key demos.
• Populate weekly rate card with program changes
• Key contact with Nielsen, Wide Orbit Sales, and other research data vendors
• Other related duties on an as needed basis
Job Requirements
Qualifications
• College Degree required, concentration in business or consumer behavior or relevant experience
• 2-3 years sales experience
• Analytical, problem solver
• Excellent Interpersonal and Relationship Skills
• Able to clearly communicate ideas in writing
• Strong presenter with exceptional negotiation and influence
• Advertising/agency experience preferred
About TEGNA:
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. With 46 stations in 38 markets, TEGNA delivers relevant content and information to consumers across platforms. It is the largest owner of top 4 affiliates in the top 25 markets, reaching approximately one-third of all television households nationwide. Each month, TEGNA reaches 50 million adults on-air and 32 million across its digital platforms. TEGNA has been consistently honored with the industry’s top awards, including Edward R. Murrow, George Polk, Alfred I. DuPont and Emmy Awards. TEGNA delivers results for advertisers through unparalleled and innovative solutions including OTT local advertising network Premion, centralized marketing resource Hatch, and G/O Digital, a one-stop shop for local businesses to connect with consumers through digital marketing. Across platforms, TEGNA tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions.
TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are a drug free, EEO employer committed to a diverse workforce. We encourage and consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, disability, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, veteran status or genetic information.