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Nexstar Media Group Multi-Media Account Executive in Rockford, Illinois
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 advertising.
FOX 39 and WTVO are expanding our sales teams in Rockford, Ill. Come join the team with the fastest-growing news, more original content, and number one weather team in the region.
This position isn’t for everybody. To be successful, you must fully embrace our consultative approach that uses a multi-media strategy to help our clients grow their business.
Special Duties:
Prospect, qualify, 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
Be a person: treat coworkers, prospects and clients with a service-centric attitude
WTVO and FOX 39 have an opening for the right account executive who possesses:
Some sales experience is preferred
Ability to hold meaningful conversations with decision makers
Ability to CLOSE
Demonstrates personal integrity to differentiate from the competition.
Know that that word “no” is an opportunity!
Proficient with popular social media and digital platforms
Make decisions without supervision
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including: Word, PowerPoint & Outlook
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
Extra Benefits:
Top tier 3rd-party sales training program
Flexible work schedule
Preferred YMCA membership rate
Opportunity to enjoy tickets to local events
Quarterly off-site team building events
Interested candidates should apply at our corporate website: mystateline.com/employment (https://www.nexstar.tv/careers)
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.