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Nexstar Media Group Digital Account Executive in Birmingham, Alabama
The Digital Account Executive is responsible for generating digital revenue through the strategic selling of our digital marketing services offerings. The Digital s Account Executive will achieve budgeted revenue goals by professionally and effectively selling CBS 42’s Core Digital products (Display, Video, Sponsorships, etc.) and the Nexstar Digital suite of digital marketing products (OTT, Targeted Video & Display, Social Media, SEM, etc.), with the objective of advancing client objectives and achieving client KPI’s.
Serve as the sales marketing lead driving revenue from digital marketing services for clients across all channels -- mobile, tablet and web
Develop and execute go-to-market sales strategies that result in exceeding revenue targets in Digital Marketing Services
Responsible for delivering and marketing a powerful suite of local digital marketing products and services that help local SMB’s grow successfully
Develop local sales strategies in major industry verticals (auto, medical, etc.)with clear goals and measurable objectives that can be tied to revenue growth.
Establish, maintain and grow relationships with advertisers and agencies
Consistently communicate with clients on all business activity
Complete knowledge of the market and competitive landscape
Utilize a consultative sales approach to develop strategic understanding of client’s business and marketing needs
Meet and exceed performance management targets for account activity and revenue generation
Establish key relationships within the local business community in order to effectively build and maintain ad revenue vs. budget
Requirements & Skills:
BA or BS in Business, Marketing or Advertising preferred
2+ years of digital media sales and marketing experience preferred
Knowledge of the digital advertising landscape including Paid Search, Programmatic Ad buying, Social Media Management, Mobile Strategy etc.
Motivated, enthusiastic, self-starter who can work effectively both independently and in a team environment
Effective communication and client presentation skills
Ability to interact with high-level decision makers
Excellent follow-up, strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Proven ability to meet and exceed sales goals and secure revenue goals
Interest and passion for digital trends and how they relate to the media/ broadcast industry
Strategic thinker with strong ability to translate complex ideas into succinct, and compelling sales narratives
Resourceful, self-motivated and a skillful multi-tasker
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
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.
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