Account Executive Jobs in Maryland

Maryland Public Television (MPT), a statewide public broadcast network affiliated with PBS, headquartered in Owings Mills, MD is hiring a relationship-driven professional to join the MPT Foundation, Inc., Corporate Sponsorship & Business Development team.

The successful candidate will:

• Connect businesses with MPT’s loyal audience and trusted PBS programming, award-winning local productions, educational initiatives, digital platforms, community outreach, and special events

• Develop and manage corporate sponsorship partnerships with local and regional businesses throughout Maryland and the Washington, D.C. area

• Identify and develop new opportunities, creating customized proposals using online design and publishing tools

• Track activity, forecast revenue, and report weekly progress against an annual goal • Prospect and cold call utilizing industry CRM platforms

• Represent MPT in the community and at networking events

• Partner with internal teams on campaign execution and account follow-up to ensure commitments are fulfilled

• Provide high-quality service in a manner consistent with PBS standard industry practice

This role requires an experienced sales professional who thrives on developing new business, building executive-level relationships, and representing a respected nonprofit media organization with integrity and professionalism.

We are looking for:

• Associates’ degree or higher in marketing, advertising, communications or related field

• A minimum of 3 years of successful business development, consultative sales, sponsorship sales, media sales, or account management experience with a proven track record of achieving revenue goals

• Demonstrated success developing new business and managing complex sales cycles • Outstanding presentation, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills • Experience building relationships with executive-level decision makers

• Self-motivated and results-oriented, with a consultative approach to client engagement • Valid driver’s license with the ability to travel throughout the region for client meetings and events

• Experience working in a nonprofit organization, foundation, or mission-driven environment strongly preferred

• Public media experience (PBS/NPR/public broadcasting) is highly desirable

Benefits

• Mileage reimbursement

• Paid time off plus paid state holidays

• Optional health, vision and dental insurance

• Optional 401(k) plan

• Hybrid work

• Business laptop and cell phone

Pay: $47,000.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Owings Mills, MD 21117