Account Executive

Job Description

The account executive is the person who sells advertising and works closely with marketing businesses to the station listeners. Brief description of duties & responsibilities: 1. Implements strategies to consistently grow revenue and exceed revenue goals. 2. Establishes credible relationships with local business community. 3. Makes sales calls on existing and prospective clients. 4. Maintains assigned accounts and develops new accounts. 5. Prepares and delivers sales presentations to clients. 6. Explains to customers how specific types of advertising will help promote their products or services in the most effective way possible. 7. Provides clients with information regarding rates for advertising placement in all media. 8. Develops advertising schedules with clients and station personnel responsible for placing advertising into station media. 9. Works with clients and station personnel to develop advertisements. 10. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

1-2 years experience required.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record. 3. Experience achieving long-range objectives and implementing the strategies and actions to achieve them. 4. Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment. 5. The Account Executive must be able to sit, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, make decisions that impact the results of co-workers, work in close proximity to others, work outdoors in all weather conditions, and work indoors

Education Required

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising, Mass Communications, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.

Benefits

Discussed at interview

How to Apply

Must apply online at: https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar