Account Executive Jobs in Virginia

An Account Executive in the broadcasting industry plays a crucial role in creating and maintaining relationships with clients. They are responsible for selling advertising time, planning media schedules, and ensuring the successful delivery of clients' advertisements. In addition, they work closely with other departments such as creative, production, and finance to ensure that client needs are met and campaigns are executed successfully. They are expected to understand market trends, analyze sales data, and offer creative advertising solutions to clients.

Important skills for an Account Executive include excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills. They should have a deep understanding of the broadcasting industry and advertising strategies. Furthermore, a degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field is often required, and certifications in sales or advertising may be beneficial. Prior to becoming an Account Executive, a person may have roles such as Sales Representative, Account Manager, or Media Planner in the broadcasting or advertising industry.

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Account Executive - National Brands Home Services Vertical

  • McLean, VA
  • 4 days ago
  • McLean, VA
  • 4 days ago

Account Executive - National Brands Home Services Vertical Gannett McLean National Account Executive- Home Services At LocaliQ, A Gannett, Inc. company and part of the USA Today Network, we offer a...

Advertising Account Executive (Cox Media)

  • Chesapeake, VA
  • 12 days ago
  • Chesapeake, VA
  • 12 days ago

Bring your ambition to Cox Media as an Advertising Account Executive II, where you will sell the most innovative digital media and TV advertising solutions in the marketplace....

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Account Executive

  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 13 days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 13 days ago

Max Media of Hampton Roads (97.3 The Eagle, 92.9 The Wave, Priority Auto Sports Radio 94.1,100.5 The Vibe and Fox Sports 1310 AM) is looking for the next sales superstar to join our Media and...

Sales Account Manager - Public Sector

  • Herndon, VA
  • 15 days ago
  • Herndon, VA
  • 15 days ago

For 35 years, Yorktel has been a reliable supplier of VTC and IT solutions to government and private enterprise around the world. Today we are creating a connected workplace experience with...

Senior Account Manager - Enterprise Accounts

  • Herndon, VA
  • 15 days ago
  • Herndon, VA
  • 15 days ago

For 35 years, Yorktel has been a reliable supplier of VTC and IT solutions to government and private enterprise around the world. Today we are creating a connected workplace experience with...

Senior Account Executive

  • Richmond, VA
  • 18 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 18 days ago

WRIC ABC8 News is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Account Executive to join our high-performing team....

National Account Executive

  • McLean, VA
  • 18 days ago
  • McLean, VA
  • 18 days ago

National Account Executive- Education & Specialty Services At LocaliQ, A Gannett, Inc. company and part of the USA Today Network, we offer a total digital marketing system for local businesses, comprised...

Account Executive

  • Norfolk, VA
  • 19 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA
  • 19 days ago

Account Executive AT TEGNA INC. WVEC-TV Norfolk About TEGNA TEGNA Inc....

Account Manager

  • Chesapeake, VA
  • 21 days ago
  • Chesapeake, VA
  • 21 days ago

Join us as an Account Executive and leverage your proven goal-driven mindset, fast-paced work ethic, and exceptional client service skills....

Account Executive, Sponsorship Sales (Virginia Sports Properties)

  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 23 days ago
  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 23 days ago

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE, SPONSORSHIP SALES (VIRGINIA SPORTS PROPERTIES) Charlottesville, Virginia On-Site THE RUNDOWN Playfly Sports is looking for an Account Executive, Sponsorship Sales to join our University...

Account Executive

  • Harrisonburg, VA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Harrisonburg, VA
  • 30+ days ago

Join us as an Account Executive and leverage your proven goal-driven mindset, fast-paced work ethic, and exceptional client service skills....

Multi Media Account Executive (Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Portsmouth)

  • Portsmouth, VA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Portsmouth, VA
  • 45+ days ago

MULTI-MEDIA ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE (Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Portsmouth) WAVY-TV10 and WVBT FOX43 in the Norfolk, VA, market seeks an Account Executive with a winning attitude and a desire to succeed....

Multi Media Account Executive (Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Portsmouth)

  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 45+ days ago

MULTI-MEDIA ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE (Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Portsmouth) WAVY-TV10 and WVBT FOX43 in the Norfolk, VA, market seeks an Account Executive with a winning attitude and a desire to succeed....

Account Executive/Marketing Strategy Lead

  • Richmond, VA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 60+ days ago

Do you understand the business to business sales process? Can you build relationships with business owners and successfully create a desire for them to do business with you? Do you have a passion...

Outside Account Executive

  • Roanoke, VA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Roanoke, VA
  • 60+ days ago

What We Need: We're seeking an Account Executive to join our team....

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Salary for Account Executive Jobs in Virginia

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireBroadcasting research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Account Executives in Virginia offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
67.3%
Master's Degree
15.1%
Associate's Degree
6.1%
High School or GED
6.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.9%
Doctorate Degree
1.3%
Some College
0.9%
Some High School
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Account Executives in Virginia
2-4 years
33.1%
1-2 years
28.9%
None
16.1%
10+ years
8.3%
4-6 years
8.2%
Less than 1 year
5.3%


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