Account Executive - Maternity Leave Coverage

Position:Account Executive - Maternity Leave Coverage

Location: Minneapolis, MN

Job :276

# of Openings:1

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE – MATERNITY LEAVE COVERAGE

GSTV is actively seeking an experienced media Account Executive to provide fixed-term maternity leave coverage and help maintain sales momentum during a key period of transition.

This role will step into an existing book of business and focus on managing relationships, driving near‑term revenue, and ensuring continuity for our clients and partners.

What you’ll do:

• Manage all aspects of the sales function including development of new and incremental business by prospecting new clients & agencies, determine needs, proposing appropriate programs directly to them and closing the business.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients and agencies.
• Maintain your own pipeline through CRM system and keep all forecasts up to date.
• Achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue goals.
• Work as part of the team and maintain the teamwork culture at GSTV by helping and sharing with co-workers.
• Make independent decisions as it relates to programs offered and rates within GSTV guidelines in order to close business.
• Other duties as assigned.

The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The ideal candidate will bring:

• A proven track record of selling media (digital, OOH, TV, cable, or radio preferred)
• Experience working with agencies and/or direct clients
• Strong prospecting, qualification, and closing skills (phone, email, and virtual meetings)
• The ability to step into an existing business and build trust quickly
• Strong communication, organization, and follow-through
• Comfort working independently in a fast‑growing, evolving environment
• Confidence presenting to individuals, groups, and senior stakeholders
• A positive, energetic, and tenacious approach to sales

Preferred qualifications include:

• Agency contacts and client relationships in existing category/territory

BA/BS degree from a leading U.S. or International University in related field, as well as 2+ years of advertising sales experience within digital, OOH, TV, cable or radio related experience.

Note:

This role may require some travel based on the needs of the business, including the geographical location of clients and/or selected candidate.

Of course, this is just a sample of the kinds of work this role will require! You should assume that your role will encompass other tasks, too, and that your job duties and responsibilities may change from time to time at GSTV's discretion, or otherwise applicable with local law.