Account Executive, Sales

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Fayetteville (AR); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k

Auto and Phone Allowance

Company Supplied Computer

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. owns NBC, FOX and My Net affiliates in Northwest Arkansas and is seeking a dynamic sales professional to join our team.

The ideal candidate will bring both Broadcast and Digital sales experience and will possess the drive to thrive in a competitive market. The role focuses on growing revenue, building relationships with local businesses, delivering compelling presentations, and tailoring advertising solutions across multiple media platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising or Mass Communications, or a related field is required.
• 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 strategies to reach them.
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, and other office equipment.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Prepares and delivers sales presentations to clients.
• Explains advertising options and rates for placement in all media.
• Develops advertising schedules with clients and station personnel.

Skills

Sales experience

Media sales

Drive for results

Valid driver’s license

Office equipment proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing/Advertising/Mass Communications

Job description

KNWA, FOX24 & KXNW, Nexstar Media Group, Inc. owned NBC, FOX and My Net affiliates in beautiful Northwest Arkansas market, has an incredible opportunity for you! We are looking for a dynamic sales professional to join our phenomenal sales team. The ideal candidate will bring both Broadcast and Digital sales experience and will possess the drive and ability to thrive in a highly competitive market. Your creativity, originality and passion for developing new business and digital will be rewarded!

Northwest Arkansas is a rapidly growing and vibrant community filled with rolling hills, rivers, lakes and Fortune 500 company headquarters. Many high-end business industries call NWA home, and they bring in some of the best talent in their fields. Cost of living is low, and quality of life is high. Add in our world-class museums, performing arts centers, major sporting venues, amazing concerts, fantastic foodie destinations and tons of community-centric events, and Northwest Arkansas can't be beat!

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.

Package Inclusions

• Health Insurance
• 401k
• Auto and Phone Allowance
• Company Supplied Computer

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 its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America's largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar's national television properties include The CW, America's fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing "News for All America", 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 its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.

EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.