Amy Whetzel
Cleveland ,OH
Summary
Experienced Account Executive and Media Consultant with over 30 years in the advertising industry. Organized, self motivated, dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities and meet team goals. Proud to have helped manage and grow hundreds of businesses and budgets of all sizes throughout career, but it was the early days serving tables and bartending that garnered "people skills" and an entrepreneurial spirit.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Account Executive/Multimedia Sales Consultant
Gray Television Inc.
Cleveland, OH
04.2001 - Current
- Build and strengthen relationships with new and existing accounts to drive revenue growth for multiple broadcast TV stations and digital platforms.
- Prospect new clientele through networking, cold calling and referrals.
- Conduct thorough client needs analysis and provide strategic solutions to help grow their business.
- Negotiate sales deals between customers and agency, resulting in mutually beneficial agreements while managing expectations from both parties.
- Established and maintain excellent relationships between department heads and co-workers knowing that teamwork is key in client success.
- Over twenty years of consistently meeting and exceeding monthly and quarterly goals resulting in various achievements including incentive trips, PTO days, lunches/dinners, and monetary bonuses.
- Consistent top 3 local salesperson in new business standings throughout career at WOIO.
- Currently manage over 2.7 million dollars of business annually with increase year to year.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Communications
Ohio State University
Columbus, OHSkills
- Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Driven and Self Motivated
- Creative Mind
- Negotiation and Persuasion
- Building Customer Relationships and Loyalty
- Account Management
- Problem Solving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Timeline
Account Executive/Multimedia Sales Consultant
Gray Television Inc.
04.2001 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Communications
Ohio State University
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