Local Account Executive

Job Description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly believe in what they are doing!

Are you persuasive? Have Media sales experience? Nexstar Media Group, the largest broadcast company in the country, is searching for a Local Account Executive for its Philadelphia TV station (WPHL) and all of its digital properties including Weather.com and best in class OTT.

If you are an aggressive, customer-focused, self-starter who likes to win we want to hear from you.

You will need to generate revenue, maintain local relationships, have a positive attitude, and work well with a team. Come join the best place to work in Philly!
• 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.
• 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.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g6kqq9-3-141-193-158-42 in your application.