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Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

Television Sales Executive

Nexstar Media Group, Inc., Portsmouth, Virginia, United States, 23703


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 of 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 adjust 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#J-18808-Ljbffr