POSITION TITLE: Telemundo Local Account Manager

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POSITION TITLE: Telemundo Local Account Manager (COS# 1090352)
Location: Dallas, Texas
Posting Date: September 29, 2009

Telemundo Network Group LLC is a U.S. Spanish-language television network committed to broadcast unique and outstanding national and local entertainment, news and sports programming to the fast-growing U.S. Hispanic audience. Telemundo targets this growing and vibrant audience by delivering the best in Latino entertainment. The network's schedule features a wide range of original programming, including novelas, talk shows, original sitcoms, sports and news, children's programming, blockbuster movies, reality, entertainment and music programs. Telemundo Communications Group, Inc. is wholly-owned by The General Electric Company (NYSE:GE) and is an operating subsidiary of NBC Universal, the nation's leading broadcast network and film and television studio.We offer a competitive salary, outstanding benefits package and the professional advantages of an environment that supports your development and recognizes your achievements. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Role Summary & Purpose:
The Local Sales Account Manager is responsible for partnering with local clients to create innovative and unique marketing and advertising solutions that target a client's demographics and products/services. The Local Account Manager role is a sales role focused on delivering quarterly results and meeting individual budget requirements.

Responsibilities:

Generate revenue to the station and its web/digital product from both traditional and non-traditional prospects in the DFW market.
Prospect new business from non-traditional sources such as newspaper, direct mail, radio and co-op vendor programs.
Create customized solutions that will satisfy client's marketing needs and generate revenue for the station.
Participation in station special events is required.
This position will be responsible for all aspects handling local accounts.
Maintain and grow existing local accounts.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Minimum 3 years experience in business development
Minimum 4 years experience in direct sales
Minimum 3 years experience in designing creative solutions to meet client's needs.
Minimum 2 years experiencing creating and facilitating sales pitches that articulate a custom solution to client needs and station benefits

Eligibility Requirements:

External applicants must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered
Internal applicants must submit EMS via the GE Career Opportunity System.
Must be willing to take drug test and submit to a background investigation
Must be 18 years or greater
Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
Must have a valid Texas Drivers license

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.

Desired:

Bachelor's Degree
Minimum 3 years experience in broadcast media sales
Qualified candidates should have self-motivation, resourcefulness and creativity
Working knowledge of broadcast ratings and research preferred
Ability to handle deadline pressure
Should be a team player, willing to share knowledge and affect team growth
Strong platform skills and very solid selling skills.
Internet experience and knowledge of its workings preferred.

Interested candidates can apply on line at www.nbcunicareers.com. The position COS number is #1090352. NBC Universal is an Equal Opportunity Employers. Job Hotline – 817-654-6476