Now Hiring - Nexstar Media Group, Inc - Advertising Account Executive in Washington, DC

Full description of the position

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

Nexstar Media Group, Americas largest local television and media company, is seeking experienced sales professionals with a minimum of 3 years experience in media sales experience to join our sales team at our TV duopoly WDCW-TV/WDVM-TV.

Successful candidates must be able to work successfully in a multi-platform environment selling both television and digital products. Looking for an energetic, creative, solution oriented problem solvers who want to win!

• Responsibilities include managing assigned business, new business development, client relationship building, and presentation to a diverse customer base. The position requires excellent communication, customer service, and time management skills. The ideal candidate will be a person who is responsible for developing large-scale new business clients and growing digital revenue.
• 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:

Bachelors degree in marketing, advertising or mass communications, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.

• Minimum of three years experience in sales, preferably in advertising.
• Valid drivers 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, and other office equipment.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities
• Commission pay

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Sales: 2 years (Required)
• Marketing: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person