Multi Media Account Executive

MULTI-MEDIA ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE (Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Portsmouth)

WAVY-TV10 and WVBT FOX43 in the Norfolk, VA, market seeks an Account Executive with a winning attitude and a desire to succeed.

The Multi-Media Account Executive position generates advertising revenue by calling on established agencies, cold-calling new prospects and providing insight to potential clients of the merits of television and digital advertising. • Implements strategies to consistently grow revenue and exceed revenue goals. • Establishes credible relationships with local business community. • Makes sales calls on existing and prospective clients. • Maintains assigned accounts and develops new accounts. • Prepares and delivers sales presentations to clients. • Explains to customers how specific types of advertising will help promote their products or services in the most effective way possible. • Provides clients with information regarding rates for advertising placement in all media. • Develops advertising schedules with clients and station personnel responsible for placing advertising on station media. • Works with clients and station personnel to develop multi-media advertising campaigns. • 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 one year’s experience in sales, preferably in the media field. • Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record. • Experience achieving long-range objectives and implementing the strategies and actions to achieve them. • Proficiency with Powerpoint, Excel and Microsoft Word.

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

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