Indianapolis,IN
Nexstar Media Group,Inc.
DESCRIPTION
Here’s your chance to join a top-rated CBS affiliate in a top 25 market. CBS4 WTTV-TV, the Nexstar-owned CBS affiliate in Indianapolis, Indiana, has an opening for a New Local Direct/New Business Development Sales Account Executive. Be a part of a team of seasoned advertising professionals who use the strength of CBS to generates revenue on-air and online. Combined with a high performing Nielsen-rated digital subchannel station, ETTV.2 and an extensive offering of digital products, it’s an Account Executive’s dream come true!
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Responsible for prospecting and developing new business on all platforms for WXIN-TV, WTTV-TV, and ETTV-TV Indianapolis.
- Implements strategies to consistently grow revenue and exceed revenue goals for all platforms.
- Ideal candidate will possess a passion for selling sports, digital offerings, and align with leading local newscasts in Indy.
- Prepares and delivers compelling sales presentations to clients using a consultative sales approach and collateral research support.
- Explains to customers how specific types of advertising will help promote their products or services in the most effective way possible.
- Candidate should be familiar with Nielsen, Comscore, Marketron, Wide Orbit and Matrix.
- Works with clients and production personnel to develop commercials via our creative resources.
- Collaboration with all station sellers to leverage the power of our market share to grow our revenue.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements & Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Advertising or Mass Communications, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
- Minimum two years’ experience in sales, preferably in the media field.
- Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
- Experience achieving long-range objectives, possess self-motivation skills, ability to implement the strategies and actions to achieve success.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), copiers, scanners, and other office equipment.
JOB EXPERIENCE
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Responsible for prospecting and developing new business on all platforms for WXIN-TV, WTTV-TV, and ETTV-TV Indianapolis.
- Implements strategies to consistently grow revenue and exceed revenue goals for all platforms.
- Ideal candidate will possess a passion for selling sports, digital offerings, and align with leading local newscasts in Indy.
- Prepares and delivers compelling sales presentations to clients using a consultative sales approach and collateral research support.
- Explains to customers how specific types of advertising will help promote their products or services in the most effective way possible.
- Candidate should be familiar with Nielsen, Comscore, Marketron, Wide Orbit and Matrix.
- Works with clients and production personnel to develop commercials via our creative resources.
- Collaboration with all station sellers to leverage the power of our market share to grow our revenue.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
Requirements & Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Advertising or Mass Communications, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
- Minimum two years’ experience in sales, preferably in the media field.
- Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
- Experience achieving long-range objectives, possess self-motivation skills, ability to implement the strategies and actions to achieve success.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), copiers, scanners, and other office equipment.
ADDITIONAL INFO
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HOW TO APPLY
Apply online at: https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar