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Nexstar Media Group, Inc. · 4 hours ago

Account Executive

Hattiesburg, MS

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is a prominent company in the media industry, and they are seeking an Account Executive to generate advertising revenue. The role involves building relationships with clients, making sales calls, and preparing sales presentations to promote television advertising effectively.

BroadcastingInformation ServicesMedia and EntertainmentNewsPublishingSocial Media

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

Qualification

Sales experienceMarketing knowledgeAdvertising strategiesClient relationship managementOffice equipment proficiency

Required

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