Sales Account Executive
At a glance
Mid-level Account Executive role at Nexstar. AR, Fayetteville · full-time.
Pay not stated
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What you'll do
- Grow advertising revenue by applying strategies that support and surpass assigned sales goals
- Build relationships with local businesses while calling current and prospective advertising clients
- Manage existing accounts, win new business, and present advertising solutions to clients
- Explain media options, pricing, and placement rates across the available advertising channels
- Create advertising schedules and coordinate ad development with clients and station staff
What you bring
- A marketing, advertising, mass communications, or related degree, or equivalent education and work experience
- At least one year of sales experience, preferably selling within media
- A valid driver’s license paired with an acceptable driving record
- Experience turning long-term objectives into practical strategies and actions
- Comfort using computers, phones, copiers, scanners, fax machines, and similar office equipment
Who this fits
You’ll suit this role if you bring broadcast and digital sales experience, enjoy developing new business, and can compete in a demanding sales environment. The job centers on local client relationships, account growth, presentations, and advertising planning. A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required.
From the employer
KNWA, FOX24 & KXNW, Nexstar Media Group, Inc. owned NBC, FOX and My Net affiliates in beautiful Northwest Arkansas market, has an incredible opportunity for you! We are looking for a dynamic sales professional to join our phenomenal sales team. The ideal candidate will bring both Broadcast and Digital sales experience and will possess the drive and ability to thrive in a highly competitive market. Your creativity, originality and passion for developing new business and digital will be rewarded!
Northwest Arkansas is a rapidly growing and vibrant community filled with rolling hills, rivers, lakes and Fortune 500 company headquarters. Many high-end business industries call NWA home, and they bring in some of the best talent in their fields. Cost of living is low, and quality of life is high. Add in our world-class museums, performing arts centers, major sporting venues, amazing concerts, fantastic foodie destinations and tons of community-centric events, and Northwest Arkansas can’t be beat!
If interested, email resume and references to Sarah Noblin, Director of Sales @ snoblin@knwa.com.
Implements strategies to consistently grow revenue and exceed revenue goals.
Establishes credible relationships with local business community.
Makes sales calls on existing and prospective clients.
Maintains assigned accounts and develops new accounts.
Prepares and delivers sales presentations to clients.
Explains to customers how specific types of advertising will help promote their products or services in the most effective way possible.
Provides clients with information regarding rates for advertising placement in all media.
Develops advertising schedules with clients and station personnel responsible for placing advertising into station media.
Works with clients and station personnel to develop advertisements.
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 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.
Package Inclusions:
· Health Insurance
· 401k
· Auto and Phone Allowance
· Company Supplied Computer
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