WPRI has a full-time opening for a Junior Account Executive. The qualified candidate will spend 12 months learning how to comprehensively sell media solutions to one or more local/regional accounts in a geographic territory to achieve sales targets and maximize revenues. The goal of this position is to provide an individual 12 months to learn the skills necessary to be a successful account executive. Will work in tandem with senior account executive(s) assisting them in executing and implementing campaigns.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

• Build out proposals and campaigns for senior accounts executives.
• Input orders into trafficking systems
• Manage traffic for campaigns on both TV and digital platforms.
• Manage creative assets for campaigns
• Build out proof of performance on campaigns.
• Assist in day-to-day communication with clients
• Monitor account receivables
• Research, analyze and monitor for clients
• Prospecting businesses
• Learning the sales process from start to finish

Specialized Knowledge/Skills:

• Strong oral, problem solving, communications, writing, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Must be well organized, display a professional demeanor, exude high energy and show attention to detail.
• Must be a confident, flexible, multi-tasker, and be able to work independently.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree preferred with an emphasis in Business/Marketing, or Communications.
• Experience in Marketing and advertising background preferred.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Knowledge of MS Office software including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required.