Account Executive

Account Executive

WJW-TV, Cleveland's market leader and one of the top FOX affiliates in the country has an immediate opening for an Account Executive to enhance our strong sales team! Ideal candidate will have previous television/digital sales experience. Responsibilities: Principal functions essential to the job include:

• Generating revenues as set by AE and their manager to meet overall station budget. Maximize station revenue through sale of commercial television and digital products.
• Developing strong relationships with both advertising agencies and local clients in an effort to grow their business by planning and organizing a sales strategy to meet goals, as well as monitor and track sales plan.
• Selling advertising on our television and digital platforms.
• Demonstrating a great attitude and strong work ethic to help our clients grow.
• Achieving monthly and quarterly revenue goals.
• Identifying the needs of local businesses and preparing custom sales presentations with solutions to address those needs.
• Indirectly supervising a sales assistant for support in order completion, sales package presentation, and other administrative duties.

Qualifications include:

• Well organized, excellent oral and written presentation skills.
• Ability to develop and enhance strong client and agency relationships.
• College degree and sales experience in Television or related industry.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Valid driver's license with access to vehicle.

Compensation ranges from $40-$60k Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms. Nexstar owns America's largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.