Position Summary:
Reporting to the Director of Sales, and Local Sales Manager, the Account Executive is responsible for the overall service to all accounts for KY3 & KY3 24/7.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Sell advertising consistent with station policies and rate guidelines
• Responsible for the negotiation of rates with local clients
• Service existing accounts and create special sales opportunities specific to each client
• Assist in the production of clients needs and act as a liason with all departments
• Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.

Knowledge/ Skill/ Ability/ Education/ Experience Requirements:
• Bachelors Degree in Business or a related degree is required
• Television sales experience required
• Overall knowledge of Nielsen ratings and methodology is essential.
• Wide Orbit, Microsoft Excel experience is preferred.
• Ability to get along with others and maintain effective interdepartmental relationships
• Some negotiation skills are required.
• Ability to communicate effectively is required.
• Must represent KY3, Inc. with professionalism and integrity.

Physical Requirements:
Sitting 25% standing/walking 75%. Ability to lift and carry 10 – 25 lbs. for short distances. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to walk, stand, use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and talk and hear. Regularly required to sit or stand, reach, bend and move about the facility.

Working Conditions:
Work is performed in a controlled atmosphere. Some exposure to atmospheric conditions may be encountered. A majority of time is spent at KY3, but some local trips are expected. Client meetings and presentations will necessitate trips away from the station. National travel required, no more than 4 times per year.

Licensing Requirements: Must hold a valid Missouri driver’s license and be insurable.

Closing Date for Application: November 23, 2009 @ 5pm

Station Contact: Beth Keeling, Human Resources Coordinator

KY3, Inc.
999 W. Sunshine
Springfield, MO 65807
Phone: (417) 268-3096
Fax: (417) 268-3361
Email: jobs@ky3.com

KYTV is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer

All job offers are contingent upon passing security clearance.

This job description does not necessarily contain all of the actual or essential duties of this position.