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Nexstar Media Group Digital Account Executive in Knoxville, Tennessee
The Digital Media Sales Account Executive is responsible for generating digital revenue through the strategic selling of our digital marketing services offerings.
Develop and increase sales volume for both TV and digital revenue, with a focus on digital sales
Prospect, qualify, develop, close and grow NEW business
Continue to learn and implement new strategies and products
Responsible for order entry, contracts, follow-up and collections
Play a role in the production of client’s creative elements
Be an advocate for our products and programs
Implement strategies to consistently grow revenue and exceed revenue goals
Ability to hold meaningful conversations with decision makers
Establish credible relationships within our business community
Prepare and deliver sales presentations to prospects and clients
Ability to CLOSE sales
Know that the word “no” is an opportunity
Proficient with popular social media and digital platforms
Can make decisions without supervision
Educate customers on the variety of available TV and Digital products to most effectively promote their products and/or services
Provide clients with information regarding rates for advertising placement on television and digital platforms
Work with prospects, clients and station personnel to develop advertising and promotional campaigns
Develop and maintain a strong knowledge of market trends and the media landscape for the Shreveport area
Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements and Skills:
Sales experience is preferred
Treat coworkers, prospects and clients with a service-centric attitude
Demonstrates personal integrity to differentiate from the competition
Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, & Outlook
Able to pass a pre-employment criminal background check
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
Strong oral and written communication skills
Candidate must be an overachiever that is a passionate team player, with the ability to develop presentations independently
Some overnight travel may be required on rare occasions
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across television, streaming and digital platforms, including nearly 300,000 hours of original video content each year. Nexstar owns America’s largest local broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 212 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, America’s fastest-growing national news and entertainment cable network reaching 70 million television homes, popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including The Hill and BestReviews, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. In addition to delivering exceptional content and service to our communities, Nexstar provides premium multiplatform and video-on-demand advertising opportunities at scale for businesses and brands seeking to leverage the strong consumer engagement of our compelling content offering. For more information, please visit Nexstar.tv.
EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.