Media Advertising Sales Executive – Local Markets

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking a Multi-Media Marketing Specialist to sell television, digital, and social media advertising solutions to local businesses and ad agencies. The ideal candidate thrives in a goal-oriented team environment with strong interpersonal skills.

The role focuses on growing revenue through calls on established agencies and new prospects, developing advertising plans with clients, and delivering compelling presentations to win advertising business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising or Mass Communications, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum one year’s experience in sales, preferably in the media field.
• Valid driver’s license with 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

• Sell television, digital, and social media advertising solutions to local businesses and ad agencies.
• Establish credible relationships with local business community.
• Make sales calls on existing and prospective clients.
• Prepare and deliver sales presentations to clients.
• Explain to customers how specific types of advertising will help promote their products or services.
• Develop advertising schedules with clients and station personnel responsible for placing advertising into station media.

Skills

Sales experience

Interpersonal skills

Goal-oriented

Office equipment proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising or Mass Communications

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking a Multi-Media Marketing Specialist to sell television, digital, and social media advertising solutions to local businesses and ad agencies. The ideal candidate thrives in a goal-oriented team environment with strong interpersonal skills.

The role focuses on growing revenue through calls on established agencies and new prospects, developing advertising plans with clients, and delivering compelling presentations to win advertising business.