Sales Account Executive

6 days ago

Jackson, MS, United States Nexstar Broadcasting Full time

This position is based at WJTV in Jackson, MS and is the local CBS affiliate. WJTV produces daily local newscasts as “12 News” and is the #1 community minded station in Jackson, MS.

The Sales Account Executive generates both broadcast and digital advertising revenue by calling on established agencies, cold-calling new prospects and demonstrate the merits of marketing and advertising. You will develop and increase sales volume for both TV and digital revenue, with a focus on working with local clients in the Jackson, MS area (DMA).

  • Implements strategies to consistently grow revenue and exceed revenue goals.

  • Establishes credible relationships with local business community.

  • Prospect, qualify, close, and grow NEW business.

  • Makes sales calls on existing and prospective clients.

  • Maintains assigned accounts and develops new accounts.

  • Prepares and delivers sales presentations to clients.

  • Continue to learn and implement new strategies and products.

  • Explains to customers how specific types of advertising will help promote their products or services in the most effective way possible. Be an advocate for our products and programs.

  • Provides clients with information regarding rates for advertising placement in all media.

  • Develops advertising schedules with clients and station personnel responsible for placing advertising into station media. Work with creative services in the production of client’s creative elements for both broadcast and digital advertising campaigns.

  • Responsible for order entry, contracts, follow-up, and collections.

  • Build and present proposals to prospective clients

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Skills :

  • Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.

  • Sales experience preferred, but willing to train the right person.

  • Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

  • Experience achieving long-range objectives and implementing the strategies and actions to achieve them.

  • Knowledge of digital marketing basics (Google/Facebook, etc.) preferred.

  • Proficiency in MS Office products including Word, Excel and PowerPoint and basic office equipment required.

  • Base Pay + Commission: $50K with potential to make $100K+ based on activity

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.

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