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Full Time Job
Account Executive
Nexstar
- Paid
- Full Time
- Entry (0-2 years) Experience
Job Description
The Sales Account Executive generates advertising revenue by calling on established agencies, cold-calling new prospects, and convincing potential clients of the merits of television and digital advertising specifically in the Bell County area of the Waco-Temple-Belton-Killeen-Bryan/College Station DMA. The successful account executive will execute this strategy by building and maintaining a healthy and growing funnel of potential client opportunities. We offer an exciting opportunity to develop innovative strategies to achieve sales goals, as well as make meaningful connections with our customers in the largest county of our DMA.Prior sales experience in Bell County is a plus; however, will train the right person on the technical aspects of our software and successful sales strategy and practices. The ideal candidate thrives on organization and understands the value of supporting others. If you are enthusiastic, friendly, and eager to make an impact, please apply.
Note: This opening is based out of our sales office site located in Waco, Texas, but the selected candidate will live and work in Killeen or elsewhere in Bell County.
• 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:
• 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 broadcast and digital 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 and dependable vehicle.
• 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.
Looking for an opportunity where you can set your own income? If you are passionate about a career in sales, strong negotiation skills and enjoy meeting and connecting with people, we invite you to apply online.
Resumes, sales experience, relevant success stories can be emailed to Steve Guenzler, Director of Sales, SGuenzler@kwkt.com / Della Watson, Sales Manager, DWatson@kwkt.com a nd apply online at Nexstar.tv/careers. No telephone calls. EOE.
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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-re60b5-3-145-67-166-42 in your application.
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Nexstar
Nexstar Media Group is America’s largest local television and media company with 196 full power stations (including partner stations) in 114 markets addressing nearly 63% of US television households and a growing digital media operation.