Sales
Full Time
NA
Sales Account Executive
1149
The WRIC 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.
EOE M/F/D/V Drug/Background Screen.
Qualified applicants can apply online at www.nexstar.tv
Principal Duties & Responsibilities:
- 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.
If you like wild growth and working with happy‚ enthusiastic over-achievers‚ you’ll enjoy your career with us!
