Account Executive

Job Description

An established list is coming available! WLNS-CBS / WLAJ-ABC / ELAJ-CW is looking for an experienced sales professional who enjoys helping businesses grow. We need someone with superb sales skills, a positive attitude, and a desire to win!

Represent the market's dominant local news outlet, an award-winning local news website and top-of-the-line digital products. WLNS is an official partner of MSU Athletics and our stations air premium sports such as March Madness and MSU and U of M college football games.

Work with a highly successful local sales team to help businesses reach their potential using commercial and digital advertising solutions. As part of the team within Nexstar you will have continual professional development opportunities working for the largest broadcaster in the country.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
• Establish relationships with the local business community.
• Make sales calls on existing and prospective clients.
• Maintain assigned accounts and develop new accounts.
• Prepare and deliver sales presentations to clients.
• Work with clients and station personnel to produce effective commercials.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

An ideal candidate has a degree or two or more years of sales experience, and solid computer skills, with the ability to work in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Our Account Executives work locally with clients throughout Mid-Michigan. A valid driver's license and reliable transportation are a must.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-re5qv8-3-140-242-165-42 in your application.