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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Strategic Account Manager

  • Portsmouth, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Portsmouth, VA
  • 2 days ago

Strategic Account Manager As a member of the WAVY/FOX43 digital sales team, the Strategic Account Manager is responsible for helping lead a team of sales professionals generate and grow digital...

Account Executive

  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 6 days ago
  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 6 days ago

WCAV-WVAW-FOX Virginia, a Lockwood Broadcast Group station in beautiful Charlottesville, VA wants to add a dynamic sales professional to join our sales team. The ideal candidate will have previous...

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

  • Portsmouth, VA
  • 7 days ago
  • Portsmouth, VA
  • 7 days ago

The Multi-Media Account Executive position generates advertising revenue by calling on established agencies, cold-calling new prospects and providing insight to potential clients of the merits of television...

Account Executive

  • Hampton, VA
  • 7 days ago
  • Hampton, VA
  • 7 days ago

About Us SKY4 TV-WSKY is a fully independent local broadcast television station, proudly serving southeastern Virginia and northeast North Carolina. As part of the Lockwood Broadcast Group, our...

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

  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 8 days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 8 days ago

The Multi-Media Account Executive position generates advertising revenue by calling on established agencies, cold-calling new prospects and providing insight to potential clients of the merits of television...

Account Executive, WW Growth Sales

  • Arlington, VA
  • 8 days ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • 8 days ago

Amazon Advertising operates at the intersection of eCommerce and advertising, offering a rich array of digital display advertising solutions with the goal of helping our customers find and...

Account Executive

  • Richmond, VA
  • 14 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 14 days ago

This is an evergreen job posting for an Account Executive, which we refresh approximately every 90 days to maintain an active pool of candidates....

Account Executive

  • Lynchburg, VA
  • 14 days ago
  • Lynchburg, VA
  • 14 days ago

Account Executive Liberty University - Entry Level Lynchburg VA Sponsorship Sales & Activation: Sales 0 4 days ago Account Executive Van Wagner - College Division About Van Wagner We are a leading full-service...

Radio and Digital Sales Account Executive

  • Fredericksburg, VA
  • 19 days ago
  • Fredericksburg, VA
  • 19 days ago

Alpha Media Fredericksburg is hiring a Radio and Digital Sales Account Executive!...

Technical Account Manager, Federal

  • VA
  • 20 days ago
  • VA
  • 20 days ago

Come work at a place where innovation and teamwork come together to support the most exciting missions in the world! Job Description The Technical Account Manager (TAM) is responsible for actively...

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Advertising Account Executive (Cox Media)

  • Chesapeake, VA
  • 20 days ago
  • Chesapeake, VA
  • 20 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....

Digital Media Planner

  • VA
  • 23 days ago
  • VA
  • 23 days ago

Digital Media Planner Overview PLACEMENT TYPE: Temporary SALARY: $37.80 to $42.00 an hour. START DATE: 03.18.2025 Our client is conducting a search for a Digital Media Planner. The Planner will...

Account Executive

  • Roanoke, VA
  • 24 days ago
  • Roanoke, VA
  • 24 days ago

Mobile Communications America Account Executive in VA , Virginia MCA, your trusted advisor for wireless communications, data, and security, is seeking an experienced Account Executive in the Roanoke...

Account Executive/Marketing Strategy Lead

  • Richmond, VA
  • 28 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 28 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...

Senior Digital Media Planner/Buyer

  • Falls Church, VA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Falls Church, VA
  • 30+ days ago

Senior Digital Media Planner/Buyer On-sitePaid MediaFull time Falls Church, Virginia, United States Description Position Summary Pinkston is a full-service branding, marketing, and communications...

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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
67.2%
Master's Degree
15.1%
Associate's Degree
6.2%
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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