This position is for a Marketing Consultant with a company in Gulfport, MS.

Summary: WXXV-TV, located in Gulfport, MS is seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated candidate to build a career as a multimedia Marketing Consultant, selling television as well as digital advertising, and promotional event sponsorship to local businesses in the MS Gulf Coast Region. For this particular position, we are seeking someone preferably who has several years of experience dealing with regional-type clients and advertising agencies. 

Duties and Responsibilities: Business to business outside sales calls. Learn the business of advertising and sales fundamentals. Learn and understand the business objectives and advertising strategies of clients across many business categories. Generate advertising revenue through television advertising and digital platform sales,  and event sponsorship sales to local advertisers. Present marketing ideas to area business decision makers. Provide input on sales promotion ideas to sales management. Attain budgeted revenue goals through effective solicitations, promotions and customer service.

Education and Experience: 1-3 Years of PROVEN Outside Sales Experience – Minimum. Strong organizational, written and presentation skills. Competitive, energetic and self-starter. Team player. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, with a desire to win. Professional appearance. Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Internet/Social/Digital understanding. You must possess a valid and clean driver’s license, as well as automobile insurance.

NO TELEPHONE CALLS PLEASE.  We utilize DMV & criminal background checks as a condition of employment. 

It is the policy of WXXV-TV that employment shall be based on merit, qualification, and competence. Employment practice shall not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant’s or an employee’s race, age, sex, religion, color, national origin, or disability. Females and minorities are encouraged to apply.