Account Executive, Sales

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TX, Texarkana time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
REQ-40228
** KTAL NBC 6, KMSS FOX 33, KSHV V45, KTAL NOW and
** is looking for great Salespeople to join our
** Texarkana, TX
** team! We are looking for passionate, self-motivated, goal-oriented individuals with positive work ethic and the desire to WIN and EXCEL!

This position isn’t for everybody. To be successful you must fully embrace our consultative approach that uses a multimedia strategy to help our clients grow their business. If you are an overachiever who likes to win, then keep reading…The Nexstar Media Group in Shreveport is comprised of; three Broadcast television stations KTAL NBC 6, KMSS FOX 33, and KSHV V-45 and our Nexstar Digital Agency Services selling ads on streaming TV & KTAL NOW apps, along with retargeting ads across all devices & websites, and last but certainly not least our own local website  
* Develop and increase sales volume for both TV and digital revenue, with a focus on digital sales
* Prospect, qualify, develop, close and grow NEW business
* Continue to learn and implement new strategies and products
* Responsible for order entry, contracts, follow-up and collections
* Play a role in the production of client’s creative elements
* Be an advocate for our products and programs
* Implement strategies to consistently grow revenue and exceed revenue goals
* Ability to hold meaningful conversations with decision makers
* Establish credible relationships within our business community
* Prepare and deliver sales presentations to prospects and clients
* Ability to CLOSE sales
* Know that the word “no” is an opportunity
* Proficient with popular social media and digital platforms
* Can make decisions without supervision
* Educate customers on the variety of available TV and Digital products to most effectively promote their products and/or services
* Provide clients with information regarding rates for advertising placement on television and digital platforms
* Work with prospects, clients and station personnel to develop advertising and promotional campaigns
* Develop and maintain a strong knowledge of market trends and the media landscape for the Shreveport area
* Perform other duties as assigned
** Requirements*
* ** and

Skills:

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* * Sales experience is preferred
* Treat coworkers, prospects and clients with a service-centric attitude
* Demonstrates personal integrity to differentiate from the competition
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office:
Word, PowerPoint, Excel, & Outlook
* Able to pass a pre-employment criminal background check
* Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
* Strong oral and written communication skills
* Candidate must be an overachiever that is a passionate team player, with the ability to develop presentations independently
* Some overnight travel may be required on rare occasions#LI-Onsite
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