Television Sales Executive

Company: Nexstar Media Group Inc.
Location: Portsmouth
Posted on: November 14, 2023

Job Description:

Television Sales Executive page is loaded Television Sales Executive Apply locations VA, Portsmouth time type Full time posted on Posted 5 Days Ago job requisition id REQ-26452 WAVY-TV10 and WVBT FOX43 -in the Norfolk, VA, market seeks a winning attitude and a desire to succeed.Responsibilities include managing public agency business, new business generation, client relationship building, proposal preparation and presentation to a diverse customer base. The position requires excellent communication, customer service, and time management skills. The ideal candidate will be a people person who is responsible for developing large-scale new business clients and growing digital revenue! The ideal candidate should have a minimum 2 years of business-to-business sales experience. Bachelor's degree preferred with an emphasis in Business/Marketing or Communications.Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

• Identify, develop, and expand existing and new client relationships & key accounts.
• Maintain close communications at various stages in the sales cycle including account updates, weekly projections & forecasting of future advertising.
• Conduct research on target markets and trends and adjusts sales strategy accordingly.
• Ensure clear understanding and interpretation of client needs, and recommend appropriate solutions, to meet requirements.
• Develop short- and long-range plans for revenue growth.
• Negotiate advertising rates, create oral & written presentations; generate packages.
• Monitor accounts receivables.
• Research, analyze and monitor competitive media for new leads.Specialized Knowledge/Skills/Abilities :
  • Knowledge of online/digital and interactive advertising tools in order to advise advertisers and peer advertising sales representatives on the effective use of online/digital and interactive advertisements. Strong MS Office skills including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required.
  • Strong oral, problem solving, communications, writing, negotiation and presentation skills.
  • Must be well organized, display a professional demeanor, exude high energy, and show attention to detail.
  • Knowledge of Nielsen ratings is helpful.To be considered for this job you must apply online at https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar . No calls. Pre-employment background & DMV check. EOE/MINORITIES/FEMALES/VETERANS/DISABLED About Us Nexstar Media Group (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that leverages localism to bring new services and value to consumers and advertisers through its traditional media, digital and mobile media platforms. Its wholly owned operating subsidiary, Nexstar Inc., consists of three divisions: Broadcasting, Digital, and Networks. The Broadcasting Division operates, programs, or provides sales and other services to 200 television stations and related digital multicast signals reaching 116 markets or approximately 68% of all U.S. television households (reflecting the FCC's UHF discount). The division's portfolio includes primary affiliates of NBC, CBS, ABC, FOX, MyNetworkTV and The CW. The Digital Division operates 122 local websites and 316 mobile apps offering hyper-local content and verticals for consumers and advertisers, allowing audiences to choose where, when and how they access content and creating new revenue opportunities for the company. The Networks Division operates WGN America, a growing national general entertainment cable network and the home of NewsNation, multicast network Antenna TV, and WGN Radio in Chicago. Nexstar also owns a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network, a top tier cable asset. For more information, please visit www.nexstar.tv . EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
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