Sales Account Executive

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. seeks a results-driven sales professional to generate local revenue for KSNW by selling advertising solutions across TV, digital platforms, and promotions.

You will prospect new clients, build relationships with advertisers and agencies, and present compelling proposals to grow their business. Ideal candidates have at least one year of sales or customer service experience, a valid driver's license, and fluency in English (Spanish bilinguals are a plus).

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation.
• Minimum one year of customer service or sales experience.
• Fluency in English required; bilingual/Spanish preferred.
• College degree preferred.
• Motivated, self-starter and creative thinker.

Responsibilities

• Generate local revenue by selling advertising solutions for KSNW across TV, digital and promotions.
• Develop written proposals and presentations; negotiate rates and schedules.
• Process orders, make goods and manage collections; ensure 90-day payments.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer service

Negotiation

Communication skills

Idea development

Education

College degree

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly believe in what they are doing! Looking for an opportunity where you can set your own income? Looking to work with a great group of people who are client focused and results driven? Are you a positive person who looks for the opportunity in every challenge and situation? If you are, then we want to talk.

General Responsibilities

Generate local revenue for KSNW by selling problem-solving ideas using all available advertising tools, including commercial spot time, interactive marketing solutions, sales packages and sales promotions. Prospect and develop new direct advertising clients for KSNW. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with advertisers and agencies by partnering with the customers, making personal sales calls, providing quality customer service and being pro-active in dispute resolution.

Specific Responsibilities

Effectively develop written and oral proposals and presentations. Develop account strategies with sales management. Effectively negotiate rates, advertising schedules and make goods. Understand and effectively utilize ratings and market research. Write and process orders and make goods. Manage collections to insure accounts are paid within 90 days. Basic understanding of business principles. Strong presentation and communication skills. Exceptional work ethic, punctual and superior people skills.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license, superior driving record with reliable transportation.
• Minimum one year customer service or sales experience preferred.
• Fluency in English required - Bilingual/Spanish preferred.
• College degree preferred.
• All qualified applicants should be highly motivated, self-starters.
• Applicant should be intelligent, willing to learn, and a creative thinker.
• Ability to develop ideas is critical!

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.