Television Advertising Sales Pro

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. seeks a Sales Account Executive to drive advertising revenue by targeting agencies and prospective clients for television advertising.

You will call on established agencies, secure new accounts, and build lasting relationships with the local business community. You will prepare compelling sales presentations, explain rate options, and coordinate advertising schedules with station personnel to maximize client outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising or Mass Communications or related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 1 year sales experience, preferably in media.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Experience achieving long-range objectives and executing strategies to achieve them.
• Proficiency with computers, phones, copiers, scanners, Fax machines and other office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Generates advertising revenue by calling on established agencies and cold-calling new prospects.
• Maintains assigned accounts and develops new accounts to grow revenue.
• Prepares and delivers sales presentations to clients.
• Explains advertising options and rates to customers and promotes the value of media placements.
• Develops advertising schedules with clients and station personnel for placement.

Skills

Sales experience

Office/computer proficiency

Valid driver's license

Strategic sales execution

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising or Mass Communications

Job description

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. seeks a Sales Account Executive to drive advertising revenue by targeting agencies and prospective clients for television advertising.

You will call on established agencies, secure new accounts, and build lasting relationships with the local business community. You will prepare compelling sales presentations, explain rate options, and coordinate advertising schedules with station personnel to maximize client outcomes.