TV Advertising Sales Executive | Drive Revenue & Local Brands

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Glen Iris (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking a Sales Account Executive to generate advertising revenue by calling on agencies, pursuing new prospects, and convincing clients of television advertising benefits.

You will maintain existing accounts, develop new ones, and present compelling advertising strategies to drive revenue. This role requires a marketing/advertising-related degree or equivalent experience, at least one year in sales (media preferred), and a valid driver’s license.

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.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Experience achieving long-range objectives and implementing the strategies and actions to achieve them.
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Generate advertising revenue by calling on established agencies, cold-calling new prospects and convincing potential clients of the merits of television advertising.
• Prepares and delivers sales presentations to clients.
• Explains to customers how specific types of advertising will help promote their products or services in the most effective way possible.
• Develops advertising schedules with clients and station personnel responsible for placing advertising into station media.
• Maintains assigned accounts and develops new accounts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Sales experience

Client relationships

Office equipment proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising or Mass Communications

Job description

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking a Sales Account Executive to generate advertising revenue by calling on agencies, pursuing new prospects, and convincing clients of television advertising benefits.

You will maintain existing accounts, develop new ones, and present compelling advertising strategies to drive revenue. This role requires a marketing/advertising-related degree or equivalent experience, at least one year in sales (media preferred), and a valid driver’s license.