Account Manager

Job Description

The Account Manager generates advertising revenue by transacting with established media agencies for advertising on television or digital. This is a transactional position in which requires handling an agency list for the television station, with no new business assigned objective. This position is commission only.
• Implements strategies to consistently grow revenue and exceed revenue goals.
• Makes sales calls on existing and agencies.
• 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.
• Minimum one year's experience in sales, preferably in the media field.
• 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, fax machines and other office equipment.
• Nexstar Media Group is America's largest local television and media company with 197 full power stations (including partner stations) in 115 markets addressing nearly 63% of US television households and a growing digital media operation. Nexstar's platform delivers exceptional local content and network programming to inform and entertain viewers, while providing premium, scalable local advertising opportunities for advertisers and brands across all screens and devices. Learn more at Nexstar.tv

EEO Statement:

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r7w5k6-3-135-183-187-42 in your application.