Strategic Digital Growth Partner

Nexstar Media Group; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Parental Leave

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group in Rockford, IL seeks a Strategic Account Manager (SAM) to lead digital thought leadership, customer success, and revenue growth for advertiser partners.

This role blends consulting, sales acumen, and data analysis to help Account Executives win business, drive retention, and expand client value. You will own client outcomes across research, discovery, solution development, and performance reviews, translating insights into measurable digital revenue growth.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in digital marketing, media sales, or strategic account management.
• Strong knowledge of digital advertising, analytics, attribution, and performance marketing.
• Proven ability to develop and present revenue-driving strategies.
• Excellent analytical, communication, presentation, and relationship skills.
• Experience with research, analytics, CRM, and reporting platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop consultative strategies aligned with advertiser objectives and success measures.
• Identify renewal and upsell opportunities to grow recurring revenue.
• Support digital revenue attainment and client budgets.
• Translate performance data into actionable business recommendations.
• Educate clients and sales teams on trends and growth opportunities.
• Partner with Account Executives from prospecting through renewal.
• Conduct research and account planning for client-specific strategies.
• Lead performance reviews to demonstrate ROI.
• Coach sales teams on digital solutions and insights.
• Share market intelligence and success stories to boost digital selling.

Skills

Digital marketing

Sales

Strategic account management

Consultative selling

Analytics

Tools

CRM

Reporting platforms

Job description

Nexstar Media Group in Rockford, IL seeks a Strategic Account Manager (SAM) to lead digital thought leadership, customer success, and revenue growth for advertiser partners.

This role blends consulting, sales acumen, and data analysis to help Account Executives win business, drive retention, and expand client value. You will own client outcomes across research, discovery, solution development, and performance reviews, translating insights into measurable digital revenue growth.