Multimedia Sales Account Executive

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in Rockford, IL is seeking a Multimedia Sales Account Executive to drive revenue through consultative, multi-media advertising solutions. You will call on local businesses, maintain accounts, and present customized ad strategies across TV and digital platforms.

The role requires a marketing or media-related degree, sales experience, strong communication with decision makers, and proficiency with social media and Microsoft Office. Valid driver’s license required.

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.
• Ability to hold meaningful conversations with decision makers and to CLOSE.
• Proficient with popular social media and digital platforms.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint & Outlook).
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Implement strategies to consistently grow revenue and exceed revenue goals.
• Establish credible relationships with local business community.
• Make sales calls on existing and prospective clients.
• Maintain assigned accounts and develop new accounts.
• 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 station personnel responsible for placing advertising into station media.
• Work with clients and station personnel to develop advertisements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Sales experience

Close

Social media platforms

Microsoft Office

Driver's license

Decision-makers communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising or Mass Communications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

## Multimedia Sales Account ExecutiveApply: IL, Rockford: Full time: Posted Today: REQ-43486FOX 39 and WTVO are expanding our sales teams in Rockford, Ill. Come join the team with the fastest-growing news, more original content, and number one weather team in the region. This position isn’t for everybody. To be successful, you must fully embrace our consultative approach that uses a multi-media strategy to help our clients grow their business. * Implement strategies to consistently grow revenue and exceed revenue goals.* Establish credible relationships with local business community.* Make sales calls on existing and prospective clients.* Maintain assigned accounts and develop new accounts.* Prepare and deliver sales presentations to clients.* Explain to customers how specific types of advertising will help promote their products or services in the most effective way possible.* Provide clients with information regarding rates for advertising placement in all media.* Develop advertising schedules with clients and station personnel responsible for placing advertising into station media.* Work with clients and station personnel to develop advertisements.* Perform 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.* Ability to hold meaningful conversations with decision makers* Ability to CLOSE* Demonstrates personal integrity to differentiate from the competition.* Know that that word “no” is an opportunity!* Proficient with popular social media and digital platforms* Make decisions without supervision* Experience achieving long-range objectives and implementing the strategies and actions to achieve them.* Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint & Outlook* Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.Benefits:* Pay Range for this position is: $40,000 - $100,000* 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. Interested candidates should apply at our corporate website: mystateline.com/employment Nexstar Broadcasting is an equal opportunity employer #LI-Onsite### 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. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.**