Posted 2mo ago

Account Executive

@ Nexstar Media Group
Peoria, Illinois, United States
$40k-$45k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:generate revenue, call clients, develop accounts
Requirements Summary:Bachelor’s degree in Marketing/Advertising/Mass Communications; 1 year sales experience; valid driver’s license; proficient with office equipment.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Office equipment, Computers, Telephones, Copiers, Scanners, Fax machines
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Job Description

The Account Executive generates advertising revenue by calling on established agencies, cold-calling new prospects and convincing potential clients of the merits of television advertising.

  • 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.
  • Pay Range: $40,000-$45,000 salary plan

  • Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, life insurance, Paid Parental Leave and more.

 

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.