New Local Direct/New Business Development AE Job at Nexstar Media Group, Indianapolis, IN

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  • Nexstar Media Group
  • Indianapolis, IN

Job Description

Sales Account Executive For Indy Now

Here's your chance to join a FOX/CBS affiliate in a top 25 market. FOX59 WXIN-TV/CBS4 WTTV-TV, the Nexstar-owned stations in Indianapolis, Indiana, has an opening for a Sales Account Executive for the top-rated lifestyle show, Indy Now. Be a part of a team of seasoned advertising professionals who use the strength of FOX/CBS to generates revenue on-air and online. Combined with a high performing Nielsen-rated digital subchannel station, ETTV.2 and an extensive offering of digital products, it's an Account Executive's dream come true!

Indy Now is the #1 program in its time-period giving local businesses an opportunity to showcase their business. In addition, FOX and CBS have over 95 hours of local news a week, home of the Colts, Big 10, March Madness, Indy Car, PGA Golf, Nascar, MLB, World Cup and more!

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for prospecting and developing new business on all platforms for Indy Now, WXIN-TV, WTTV-TV, and ETTV-TV Indianapolis.
  • Implements strategies to consistently grow revenue and exceed revenue goals for all platforms.
  • Ideal candidate will possess a passion for selling sports, digital offerings, and align with leading local newscasts in Indy.
  • Be a student of learning and a willingness to be coached by some of the best managers in the business.
  • Prepares and delivers compelling sales presentations to clients using a consultative sales approach and collateral research support.
  • Explains to customers how specific types of advertising will help promote their products or services in the most effective way possible.
  • Works with clients and production personnel to develop commercials via our creative resources.
  • Collaboration with all station sellers to leverage the power of our market share to grow our revenue.
  • Collaboration with the Indy Now team on upcoming promotions, special shows and new ideas to generate revenue.
  • Add creative ideas to develop fun and engaging segments for clients.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

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 two years' experience in sales, preferably in the media field.
  • Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
  • Experience achieving long-range objectives, possess self-motivation skills, ability to implement the strategies and actions to achieve success.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), copiers, scanners, and other office equipment.
Nexstar Media Group

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