Multimedia Sales Account Executive

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.•Rockford, IL

6d•$40,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

FOX 39 and WTVO are expanding their sales teams in Rockford, Illinois. The Multimedia Sales Account Executive uses a consultative, multimedia strategy to help clients grow their businesses. The role focuses on growing revenue, building relationships with the local business community, and selling advertising across station media.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising, Mass Communications, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
At least one year of sales experience, preferably in the media field.
Ability to hold meaningful conversations with decision makers.
Ability to close sales.
Personal integrity to differentiate from the competition.
Proficiency with popular social media and digital platforms.
Ability to make decisions without supervision.
Experience achieving long-range objectives and implementing strategies and actions to achieve them.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

Implement strategies to consistently grow revenue and exceed revenue goals.
Establish credible 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.
Explain how advertising can effectively promote customers’ products or services.
Provide clients with advertising placement rates across all media.
Develop advertising schedules with clients and station personnel responsible for placing advertising in station media.
Work with clients and station personnel to develop advertisements.
Perform other duties as assigned.