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Account Executive III, Sales

Job in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois, 61103, USA
Listing for: Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-01
Job specializations:
  • Sales
    Sales Representative, Business Development
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 100000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 100000.00 YEAR
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FOX 39 and WTVO are expanding our sales teams in Rockford, Ill. Come join the team with the fastest-growing news, more original content, and number one weather team in the region.

This position isn’t for everybody. To be successful, you must fully embrace our consultative approach that uses a multi-media strategy to help our clients grow their business.

Special Duties:

  • Experience in negotiating with ad agencies
  • Grow a transactional book of business through strategic pricing and outstanding account stewardship
  • Responsible for order entry, contracts, follow-up and collections
  • Strong at prospecting and growing account list
  • Play a role in the production of client’s creative elements
  • Be an advocate for our products and programs, both broadcast and digital platforms
  • Be a person: treat coworkers, prospects and clients with a service-centric attitude
WTVO and FOX 39 have an opening for the right account executive who possesses:

  • Broadcast sales experience is a must
  • Ability to hold meaningful conversations with decision makers
  • Ability to CLOSE
  • Demonstrates personal integrity to differentiate from the competition.
  • Know that that word “no” is an opportunity!
  • Proficient with popular social media and digital platforms
  • Make decisions without supervision
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including:
    Word, PowerPoint & Outlook
  • Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
Extra Benefits:

  • Top tier 3rd-party sales training program
  • Flexible work schedule
  • Preferred YMCA membership rate
  • Opportunity to enjoy tickets to local events
  • Pay Range for this position is: $60,000 - $100,000
  • 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.
Seniority level
  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Employment type

    Full-time
Job function
  • Job function

    Sales and Business Development
  • Industries Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

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