Account Executive, Sales

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company matching

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking a Sales Account Executive to generate advertising revenue by calling on agencies and prospects.

You will build credible ties with the local business community, manage existing accounts, and craft compelling presentations to promote television advertising. Responsibilities include developing schedules with clients and station teams, explaining ad options and rates, and contributing to strategic revenue growth while meeting goals.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Generates advertising revenue by calling on established agencies and new prospects.
• Maintains assigned accounts and develops new accounts.
• Prepares and delivers sales presentations to clients and explains advertising options and rates.
• Develops advertising schedules with clients and station personnel responsible for placing ads.

Skills

Sales experience

Client relationships

Proficient with office equipment

Advertising knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing/Advertising or related field

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.

Pay Range: $35,000-$40,000

Commission based Benefits:

• medical (with multiple plan options)
• dental
• vision insurance
• paid time off
• a 401(k) with company matching contributions
• life insurance
• Paid Parental Leave

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.