Work Environment:
The MNN Radio Networks, Inc. (MNN) provides
innovative news, farm, sports and lifestyle programming to Minnesota's
commercial radio stations. MNN also operates NewsRadio 1330AM (WMNN)
and KLBB AM 1400/1470 in Minneapolis/St. Paul. MNN currently distributes
regional radio broadcasts to a 5-state area for the Minnesota Twins,
Minnesota Wild, Minnesota Timberwolves, Minnesota Lynx and the University
of Minnesota Men's Football and Basketball.
Qualifications:
- Strong verbal and written communication
skills
- 3+ years proven success in media sales
(preferably in ag-related field)
- Strong background in handling complex
selling situations
- Major account sales experience required
including experience working with agencies
- Degree in related field preferred but
not required
- Ability to produce high quality sales
presentations
- Strong knowledge of Word, PowerPoint
and Excel
- Must be extremely organized, detail
oriented & project a positive and energetic attitude
Job Description:
The Farm Network Account Executive will
primarily facilitate Minnesota Farm Network (MFN) sales activity through
sales presentations and maintain the sales and marketing effort with
key Farm Network affiliate stations. This person must be able to provide
accurate revenue forecasting for MFN and understand Arbitron and Scarborough
reports. This person will assist in the organization and execution of
events for the Minnesota Farm Network and represent MFN at trade shows
and industry events as needed. The Farm Network Account Executive will
also work in conjunction with the Network Manager to generate new business
for the Minnesota News Network (MNN).
To apply, send cover letter and resume
to: The MNN Radio Networks, c/o Human Resources (305); 331 Eleventh
Street South, Minneapolis, MN 55404-1009 or e-mail your application
materials to HR@mnnradio.com~
MNN is an AA/EEO Employer