The Sales Account Executive generates advertising revenue by calling on established agencies, cold-calling new prospects and convincing potential clients of the merits of television advertising.
+ Implements strategies to consistently grow revenue and exceed revenue goals.
+ Establishes credible relationships with local business community.
+ Makes sales calls on existing and prospective clients.
+ Maintains assigned accounts and develops new accounts.
+ Prepares and delivers sales presentations to clients.
+ Explains to customers how specific types of advertising will help promote their products or services in the most effective way possible.
+ Provides clients with information regarding rates for advertising placement in all media.
+ Develops advertising schedules with clients and station personnel responsible for placing advertising into station media.
+ Works with clients and station personnel to develop advertisements.
+ Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements & Skills : + Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising or Mass Communications, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
+ Minimum one year's experience in sales, preferably in the media field.
+ Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
+ Experience achieving long-range objectives and implementing the strategies and actions to achieve them.
+ Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment.
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. ( NASDAQ : NXST ) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across television, streaming and digital platforms, including nearly 300,000 hours of original video content each year. Nexstar owns America's largest local broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 212 million people. Nexstar's national television properties include The CW, America's fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, America's fastest-growing national news and entertainment cable network reaching 70 million television homes, popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company's portfolio of digital assets, including The Hill and BestReviews, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. In addition to delivering exceptional content and service to our communities, Nexstar provides premium multiplatform and video-on-demand advertising opportunities at scale for businesses and brands seeking to leverage the strong consumer engagement of our compelling content offering. For more information, please visit Nexstar.tv.
EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
