Account Executive, Sales

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Peoria (IL); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Life insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in Peoria, IL is seeking an Account Executive in Sales to generate advertising revenue by calling on agencies, cold-calling new prospects, and presenting the benefits of television advertising.

You will develop and maintain relationships with local businesses, deliver tailored proposals, explain rates, and coordinate with station staff to implement campaigns. A bachelor’s degree and at least one year of sales experience are preferred; a valid driver's license is

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 strategies to achieve them.
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Generates advertising revenue by calling on established agencies, cold-calling new prospects and convincing potential clients 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 and maintains assigned accounts.
• Prepares and delivers sales presentations to clients.
• Explains to customers how specific types of advertising will help promote their products or services.
• 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.

Skills

Sales experience

Advertising knowledge

Communication

Office equipment proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising or Mass Communications, or related field

Job description

## Account Executive, SalesApplylocations: IL, Peoriatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: REQ-42640The 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.### Pay Range: $35,000-$40,000 Commission based### Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, life insurance, Paid Parental Leave and more.### **SCAM ALERT:**### Please be aware candidates may be at risk of being targeted by scammers seeking personal data or money. Recruiters with Nexstar Media Group and its local stations will only contact you through official job boards, LinkedIn, or email with Nexstar.tv domain or official station email addresses (example:@wreg.com). Be cautious of any outreach claiming to be from Nexstar or its recruiters via any other messaging platforms or personal email addresses. We will not contact you using a @gmail email address. If you are unsure about the authenticity of a job inquiry or offer, email us at [e-mail].### About Us**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.***