Want to join a dynamic broadcast and rapidly growing digital media company with both a national footprint and a legacy local presence? Be equipped to meet clientsu2019 needs from small to large scale, single to multimarket, B2B and B2C. KLAS, the CBS affiliate in Las Vegas, Nevada is actively looking for hungry, go-getter marketing executives that thrive on making great media recommendations to potential clients and then tracking great results. Ideal candidates will be able to get their foot in the door with potential advertisers with self-confidence and a robust suite of products. What Youu2019ll Do: + Find, hunt and close multiplatform advertising business targets utilizing television and a wide variety of digital media tactics including verified partnerships with Amazon, Fullthrottle.ai, and more. + Develop a strong new business prospect list and actively and consistently make new business calls. + Build and grow relationships with local businesses and advertising agencies, serving as a trusted marketing advisor who uncovers needs and provides smart, strategic solutions. + Prepare and present compelling, datau2011supported presentations that clearly communicate campaign value and expected results. + Develop and follow a plan to ensure successful achievement of revenue goals. + Provide superior client service through efficient and proactive communication, order management, and post-campaign reporting. + Effectively manage proposal requests, rate negotiation, preemptions and make goods under tight deadlines. + Collaborate with managers and internal teams to ensure campaign success for your clients. + Support collection of receivables. + Follow all station procedures for order entry, trafficking, reporting, and billing. + Actively track activities, pipeline, and account progress using CRM tools to maintain visibility and accountability. + Other duties as assigned. Skills You Need for Success in This Role: Knowledge of a wide variety of digital advertising tactics, products, and capabilities. + An understanding of basic marketing principles, the customer buying funnel and how to apply tactics at the right point in the customer journey. + Strong time management skills and attention to detail. + You build strong relationships with your clients and are an effective negotiator. + Ability to quickly recover from adversity and rejection. + Youu2019re an effective communicator who can listen, build rapport and earn trust with clients and colleagues. + Passion for contributing to a sales team with a positive mindset and collaborative spirit. Education & Experience Requirements: + College degree preferred or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience. + Minimum of 3 years of experience in advertising sales is preferred or minimum of 5 years of business-to-business sales is essential. + Ability to create functional and effective documents in PowerPoint and Excel. Proficiency with Microsoft Office. + Experience with Wide Orbit is a plus. + Reliable transportation, valid driveru2019s license, and a satisfactory driving record. + Modern, professional appearance is a must. Physical Demands & Work Environment:The Sales Account Executive must be able to sit, reach, conduct telephone conversations, use email, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals and groups, make decisions without supervision, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities / Women / Veterans / Disabled Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns Americau2019s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstaru2019s national television properties include The CW, Americau2019s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing u201cNews for All America,u201d popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Companyu2019s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and , are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv. EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
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Account Executive, Sales