Job Description
Nexstar Media Group DBA KLFY-TV is looking for an Account Executive to generate advertising revenue by calling on established agencies, cold-calling new prospects and convincing potential clients of the merits of television advertising.
The Account Executive:
• Implements strategies to consistently 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 specific types of advertising will help promote their products or services in the most effective way possible.
• 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.
• Works with clients and station personnel to develop advertisements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements & Skills:
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising or Mass Communications, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
• Preferred one year's experience in Media Sales/Marketing.
• 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, etc.
Benefits
• Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance options.
• 401k
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Unlimited earning potential
• High opportunity for career growth with the largest TV station operator in the country.
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g4ppk1-98-84-18-52-42 in your application.