Sales Account Executive

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We're a legacy NBC affiliate delivering local news, entertainment, and digital content to a diverse Central Illinois audience.

• Build and grow relationships with local businesses and agencies—helping them reach new audiences through powerful, multi-platform campaigns (TV + digital).
• Pitch with confidence
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  Present marketing strategies that excite, inform, and convert.
• Stay in the loop
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  Monitor market trends, client needs, and competitor activity like a boss.
• Collaborate daily with our creative, production teams to bring campaigns to life.

• A competitive go-getter mindset with energy, enthusiasm, and a serious love for closing deals.
• Strong communication skills—you can read a room and speak business fluently.
• The ability to make effective presentations both one-on-one and in a group setting.
• Experience in media sales is a big plus, but if you're coming from digital, agency, or marketing and ready to pivot, let’s talk.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop and maintain strong business relationships.
• A valid driver's license and reliable vehicle.

High School diploma with 3-5 years sales experience required - or - Bachelor's degree with 1 year sales experience.

• A dynamic, fun team where ideas matter.
• You will become an expert in New business sales and sports.
• Access to industry-leading tools and training.
• A powerful portfolio of digital and broadcast products to sell.
• Low-cost health insurance with free dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability.
• 6% company match on 401(k) contributions.
• Family first values.
• Generous time-off policy.

* This is a commission sales position with draw/guarantee for the first 6 months. Expected pay range is $60,000 - $90,000 annually.