• Full Time
  • Anywhere

Petersburg,VA

Nexstar Media Group,Inc.

DESCRIPTION

WRIC ABC8 News is looking for a motivated Sales Account Executive to join our team. In this fast-paced environment, you’ll have the opportunity to drive advertising revenue across both traditional television and digital platforms, creating tailored solutions that deliver results for clients. If you’re self-driven, ready to learn, and passionate about helping businesses grow, we want you to be a part of our success. 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

 

Your Responsibilities Will Include: 

  • Manage and Grow Accounts: Engage with an active account list and develop new business by identifying opportunities, uncovering client needs, and crafting effective advertising solutions. 
  • Develop New Local Business: Proactively seek out and identify growth opportunities within the local market, cultivating relationships with new clients and leveraging market insights to drive business development. We're lucky to be a part of a robust local business community! 
  • Full Sales Cycle Ownership: Prospect, cold-call, build proposals, present, close, and follow up to ensure client satisfaction and growth. 
  • Client Relationships: Retain and grow business through long-term relationships, offering top-notch customer service and personalized advertising strategies. 
  • Collaborative Campaign Development: Work closely with clients and station personnel to create custom multi-media advertising campaigns across TV and digital platforms. 
  • Achieve Sales Goals: Consistently exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue targets through diligent account management and strategic growth. 
  • Meet Client Needs: Organize meetings to address client goals, media strategies, performance reporting, and creative requirements. 

Requirements & Skills: 

  • Self-Motivation & Drive: A results-driven, high-energy individual with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. 
  • Client-Focused: Proven track record in customer service and identifying opportunities to meet client needs and deliver results. 
  • Communication & Presentation Skills: Strong ability to craft and deliver compelling sales presentations. 
  • Tech-Savvy: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook) and the ability to adapt to new tools quickly. 
  • Team-Oriented: Collaborative attitude and the ability to work effectively within a team-selling environment. 
  • Bachelor’s Degree: Preferably in Marketing, Advertising, Mass Communications, or a related field, or equivalent experience. 
  • Driver’s License: Valid license with an acceptable driving record. 

 

Preferences: 

  • Experience With Digital Campaigns: Hands on experience with SEM, CTV, native advertising, or social media campaigns is a plus.  
  • Media Sales Experience: Buy or sell side is a plus.  

 

Compensation & Benefits: 

  • Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), paid vacation, and holidays. 
  • Growth Opportunities: Continuous training, mentorship, and career advancement in a dynamic, evolving industry. 

 


JOB EXPERIENCE

2 years


REQUIREMENTS

Requirements & Skills: 

  • Self-Motivation & Drive: A results-driven, high-energy individual with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. 
  • Client-Focused: Proven track record in customer service and identifying opportunities to meet client needs and deliver results. 
  • Communication & Presentation Skills: Strong ability to craft and deliver compelling sales presentations. 
  • Tech-Savvy: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook) and the ability to adapt to new tools quickly. 
  • Team-Oriented: Collaborative attitude and the ability to work effectively within a team-selling environment. 
  • Bachelor’s Degree: Preferably in Marketing, Advertising, Mass Communications, or a related field, or equivalent experience. 
  • Driver’s License: Valid license with an acceptable driving record. 

 

Preferences: 

  • Experience With Digital Campaigns: Hands on experience with SEM, CTV, native advertising, or social media campaigns is a plus.  
  • Media Sales Experience: Buy or sell side is a plus.  

 

Compensation & Benefits: 

  • Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), paid vacation, and holidays. 
  • Growth Opportunities: Continuous training, mentorship, and career advancement in a dynamic, evolving industry. 

 


ADDITIONAL INFO


HOW TO APPLY

Apply online at: https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar

http://www.nexstar.tv