Sales Account Executive
Nexstar Media Group
WRIC ABC8 News is looking for a motivated Sales Account Executive to join our team. In this fast-paced environment, you’ll have the opportunity to drive advertising revenue across both traditional television and digital platforms, creating tailored solutions that deliver results for clients. If you’re self-driven, ready to learn, and passionate about helping businesses grow, we want you to be a part of our success.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.
Your Responsibilities Will Include:
+ Manage and Grow Accounts: Engage with an active account list and develop new business by identifying opportunities, uncovering client needs, and crafting effective advertising solutions.
+ Develop New Local Business: Proactively seek out and identify growth opportunities within the local market, cultivating relationships with new clients and leveraging market insights to drive business development. We're lucky to be a part of a robust local business community!
+ Full Sales Cycle Ownership: Prospect, cold-call, build proposals, present, close, and follow up to ensure client satisfaction and growth.
+ Client Relationships: Retain and grow business through long-term relationships, offering top-notch customer service and personalized advertising strategies.
+ Collaborative Campaign Development: Work closely with clients and station personnel to create custom multi-media advertising campaigns across TV and digital platforms.
+ Achieve Sales Goals: Consistently exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue targets through diligent account management and strategic growth.
+ Meet Client Needs: Organize meetings to address client goals, media strategies, performance reporting, and creative requirements.
Requirements & Skills:
+ Self-Motivation & Drive: A results-driven, high-energy individual with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
+ Client-Focused: Proven track record in customer service and identifying opportunities to meet client needs and deliver results.
+ Communication & Presentation Skills: Strong ability to craft and deliver compelling sales presentations.
+ Tech-Savvy: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook) and the ability to adapt to new tools quickly.
+ Team-Oriented: Collaborative attitude and the ability to work effectively within a team-selling environment.
+ Bachelor’s Degree: Preferably in Marketing, Advertising, Mass Communications, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
+ Driver’s License: Valid license with an acceptable driving record.
+ Preferences:
+ Experience With Digital Campaigns: Hands on experience with SEM, CTV, native advertising, or social media campaigns is a plus.
+ Media Sales Experience: Buy or sell side is a plus.
Compensation & Benefits:
+ Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), paid vacation, and holidays.
+ Growth Opportunities: Continuous training, mentorship, and career advancement in a dynamic, evolving industry.
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 race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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