Account Executive III, Sales
On-siteKnoxville, Tennessee, United States
Job Summary
Conduct outbound cold calls to new prospects and make sales calls on existing and prospective clients to generate advertising revenue. Establish credible relationships with the local business community, prepare and deliver sales presentations, and explain specific advertising strategies to promote client products. Develop advertising schedules with clients and station personnel, provide rate information for media placement, and work with station staff to create advertisements. Maintain assigned accounts while developing new accounts to consistently grow revenue and exceed goals. Requires a valid driver's license and proficiency with office equipment. Nexstar Media Group produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports, and entertainment content across television and digital platforms.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising or Mass Communications, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
- Minimum one year's experience in sales, preferably in the media field
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
- Experience achieving long-range objectives and implementing the strategies and actions to achieve them
- Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
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