Sales Account Executive

Nexstar Broadcasting; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company is seeking a Local Account Executive in Dayton, Ohio. You will assist local businesses in achieving growth through targeted advertising solutions across various platforms. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills and the ability to develop client relationships while meeting revenue goals. This role promises a dynamic work environment in a city known for its affordability and quality of life.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Ability to operate with a sense of urgency.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Meet financial budget goals using advertising products.
• Cultivate and strengthen relationships with local clients.
• Identify advertiser needs and prepare sales presentations.
• Consult with sales management on client opportunities.
• Develop new programs to maximize revenue.
• Maintain a customer-friendly attitude.
• Be results-driven and solution-oriented.

Skills

Computer applications proficiency

Multi-tasking

Excellent communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Confidence in speaking with decision makers

Job description

Overview

A friendly, affordable midwestern city with so much to offer. Work, play, and enjoy life in the “Gem City.” Dayton is known as the birthplace of aviation, and features a mecca of restaurants, festivals, museums, sports teams, and entertainment. Forbes named Dayton one of the top 20 best cities to live in as a career professional. Trulia ranked Dayton the #2 least expensive city to live in out of the top 100 metropolitan areas in the country. Come join a growing team and affordable midwestern city.

As a Local Account Executive , you will help local businesses realize growth opportunities by introducing them to compelling targeted messaging through customized screen-based advertising solutions. Our cross-screen marketing approach includes digital platforms, CTV / OTT, video, search, social, digital display as well as broadcast television.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring all financial budget goals are met by using WDTN / WBDT / Nexstar advertising products to prospect, develop, maintain, and grow your account / revenue base
• Cultivating new relationships and strengthening current relationships with local direct clients while promoting station / company image and perception
• Identifying needs of advertisers and preparing customized sales presentations
• Consulting with sales management on opportunities and specific needs of clients
• Curating new programs to maximize revenue from existing clients with a heavy focus on business development
• Maintaining a customer friendly attitude while being dedicated to company requirements and customer needs
• Being a results-driven, customer focused, solution oriented, aggressive self-starter

Job Requirements

• Proficient in computer applications such as Excel, PowerPoint, Word etc.
• Ability to multi-task & operate with a sense of urgency
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organizational & presentation skills
• Confidence to speak with decision makers

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.