Account Executive, Sales

Nexstar Media Group

Shreveport, LA, United States
Onsite
Broadcast and digital advertising
Develop new prospects
In-person sales calls
The Sales Account Executive generates broadcast and digital advertising revenue by calling on established agencies, developing new prospects and bringing solutions to local businesses with Nexstar's full suite of advertising options

Job Summary

  • The Sales Account Executive generates broadcast and digital advertising revenue by calling on established agencies, developing new prospects and bringing solutions to local businesses with Nexstar's full suite of advertising options.
  • Prospect, qualify, develop, close, and grow new broadcast and digital advertising business, identifying and prospecting new clients while maintaining a healthy pipeline of potential leads.
  • Conduct in-depth needs analysis to understand each client's unique advertising goals and develop and present customized advertising solutions.

Matching Summary

The Sales Account Executive generates broadcast and digital advertising revenue by calling on established agencies, developing new prospects and bringing solutions to local businesses with Nexstar's full suite of advertising options.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • broadcast and digital advertising
  • develop new prospects
  • in-person sales calls
  • needs analysis
  • customized advertising solutions
  • order entry, contracts, follow-up and collections

Nice-to-have

  • strong team player
  • independent judgment
  • work with minimal supervision
  • ability to multi-task

Key Requirements

  • Minimum one year's experience in business-to-business sales
  • Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
  • Proficiency in MS Office products required
  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising, Mass Communications, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or proven work-related experience

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