Account Executive

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in Jackson, MS is seeking a Sales Account Executive to drive television advertising revenue by calling on established agencies and new prospects. You will develop campaigns and persuade clients of TV's effectiveness.

Join a team focused on building relationships with the local business community, delivering compelling presentations, and exceeding revenue goals through strategic outreach and superior client service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising or Mass Communications, 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.

Responsibilities

• Generate advertising revenue by calling on agencies and new prospects.
• Grow revenue and exceed revenue goals by implementing strategies.
• Establish credible relationships with the local business community.
• Make sales calls on existing and prospective clients.
• Prepare and deliver sales presentations to clients.
• Explain how advertising across media will help promote products/services.
• Develop advertising schedules with clients and station personnel responsible for placing advertising.
• Work with clients and station personnel to develop advertisements.
• Maintain and develop assigned accounts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Sales experience

Relationship building

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Advertising/Mass Communications

Tools

Office equipment proficiency

Job description

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.

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