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Business Development Specialist
Tribune Company
Dallas, TX, United States
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Overview
Location: Dallas, TX
Reports To: Local Sales Manager
Responsibilities
The Business Development Specialist is the Account Executive responsible for prospecting and securing qualified appointments with business owners with the goal of securing new business for the television’s stations and its digital products. This position is not entry level and requires that any candidates applying have had media sales experience, training and considered proficient in growing client’s businesses through knowledge of proven retail strategies. This position pays an attractive salary plus commission and is a key position within the sales department.
Qualifications
This individual will possess proven sales skills and has the experience and understanding of the retail marketing side of small businesses. The candidate will be fearless in the pursuit of new business. This position will report to the Local Sales Manager and will be responsible for achieving aggressive revenue goals across all our platforms including three television stations and our digital platforms. Only real proven sellers apply please.
Additional Requirements for applying include:
• Proficient in digital products, google or IAB certified preferred
• Minimum three years of media sales experience
• College degree preferred
• Must be proficient in Microsoft office including excel, word and power point
• Must be willing to submit to a background check
• Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States
Company Info
Tribune Media Company (NYSE: TRCO) is home to a diverse portfolio of television and digital properties driven by quality news, entertainment, and sports programming. Tribune Media is comprised of Tribune Broadcasting's 42 owned or operated local television stations reaching more than 50 million households, national entertainment network WGN America, whose reach is approaching 80 million households, Tribune Studios, and a variety of digital applications and websites commanding 60 million monthly unique visitors online. Tribune Media also includes Chicago's WGN-AM and the national multicast networks Antenna TV and THIS TV. Additionally, the Company owns and manages a significant number of real estate properties across the U.S. and holds a variety of investments, including a 31% equity interest in TV Food Network and a 32% equity interest in CareerBuilder.