TV Advertising Sales Executive: Grow Revenue & Partnerships

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company matching

Life insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in Peoria, IL is seeking a Sales Account Executive to generate advertising revenue by calling on established agencies and new prospects, selling television advertising.

You will build relationships with local businesses, deliver compelling presentations, explain ad value, and coordinate with station staff to place ads. A bachelor's degree and sales experience are preferred; a valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising or Mass Communications, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Minimum one year experience in sales, preferably in the media field.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Experience achieving long-range objectives and implementing strategies 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 clients of the merits of television advertising.
• Implements strategies to grow revenue and exceed revenue goals.
• Establishes credible relationships with local business community.
• Makes sales calls on existing and prospective clients.
• Maintains assigned accounts and develops new accounts.
• Prepares and delivers sales presentations to clients.
• Explains to customers how advertising will help promote their products or services.
• Provides clients with information regarding rates for advertising placement in all media.
• Develops advertising schedules with clients and station personnel responsible for placing advertising.
• Works with clients and station personnel to develop advertisements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Sales experience

Relationship building

Presentation skills

Proficiency with office equipment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Advertising/Mass Communications

Job description

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in Peoria, IL is seeking a Sales Account Executive to generate advertising revenue by calling on established agencies and new prospects, selling television advertising.

You will build relationships with local businesses, deliver compelling presentations, explain ad value, and coordinate with station staff to place ads. A bachelor's degree and sales experience are preferred; a valid driver's license is required.