Account Executive

Job Description

WDHN, Dothan's ABC affiliate is now hiring ''Sales Athletes'' to join its winning sales team!
This opportunity is for an Account Executive who can hunt and close new business. We will train you and ensure that you have the tools necessary to continue career success and be a part of #nexstarnation.

WDHN serves southeast Alabama, northwest Florida and southwest Georgia and is situated within easy reach of several destination locations from the white sand beaches of Panama City Beach or Apalachicola Florida to a day trip to Atlanta, Georgia. Check out these links:

https://www.visitpanamacitybeach.com/things-to-do/
https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/apalachicola/
https://www.atlanta.net/50fun/

Dothan is a welcoming city and one of the region's most progressive areas offering a mild winter climate, your choice of affordable housing, low property taxes and a wide variety of products and services that include health care, education, shopping and cultural entertainment. It is also a healthcare Mecca with two major hospitals and a training facility for medical professionals.

Downtown areas throughout the region are experiencing a renaissance period with new focus on community and entertainment!

If you are ready for a situation with a good Work-Life balance and feel this is right for you please apply.

Learn more at www.Nexstar.tv.

EEO Statement:

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
• 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 preferred.
• 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-d23xwy-18-217-144-32-42 in your application.