Do you have a passion and drive for helping local businesses grow and thrive by providing exceptional and unique marketing strategies? Are you looking for not only a job but a career? If so, we should talk! At Channel 8 Lincoln (KLKN), we are looking for our next Account Executive. The successful candidate must be a self-motivated, highly organized individual with experience in new business development, and the ability to enhance an existing client base is desired. Background in advertising and/or media sales including digital is preferred but not required. Responsibilities: • Create a strategic business plan with your manager to achieve total revenue goals.  • Develop multimedia advertising solutions for new clients that deliver results to their customers. • Effectively negotiates with customers. • Always maintain an acceptable pipeline as designated by management. • Develop new/incremental revenue through consistent and creative prospecting. • To craft a story around customer insights that clients can relate to.  • Service and grow an existing list of accounts. • Collaborate with Sales Assistants to provide timely schedule maintenance including accuracy of orders, make-goods, posts, and accurate traffic instructions. • Responsible for all aspects of maintaining CRM software. • Responsible for using all station-provided sales tools & software, including Kantar, NSI, the station’s digital product suite including KBSI23.com, all mobile platforms, extended reach and email marketing. Requirements: • College degree preferred or equivalent in years of experience. • Previous sales and media experience preferred. • Creativity, flexibility and ability to adapt to change. • Communicates effectively with external clients and internal personnel. • High energy, self-motivated and committed to continual learning and growth. • Must have strong administrative and organizational skills. • Must have strong prospecting skills. • Ability to work effectively and independently as part of a team. • Valid driver’s license with excellent driving history, as well as reliable transportation and proof of insurance.