Multi-Platform Account Executive

Nexstar Media Group · Colchester · $38,000–$85,000 (stated in the posting)

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If you are an experienced Account Executive excited about media and entertainment, we have a great opportunity for you at ABC22 & FOX44.  We’re looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic results-oriented Marketing Consultant to join our team in our Plattsburgh or Burlington office.  We have two broad-reach network TV stations, local news vehicles—broadcast, digital and social, and an industry-leading targeted digital platform to help you create effective marketing campaigns for your clients.  We will provide you with a list of billing accounts as we train or retrain you.  If you are a competitor looking to move up, enjoy meeting people and asking for their business, and New Business Development is in your DNA, then we want to talk with you.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Implement strategies to consistently grow revenue and exceed revenue goals.

• Develop assigned accounts and cultivate new business relationships.

• Establish credible partnerships within the local business community.

• Educate prospects and clients on various forms of advertising to best reach their targeted audience.

• Prepares and delivers researched and well thought out strategic advertising plans.

• Sell solutions across all our platforms, television, digital, social media, promotions, and creative services.

• Provide exceptional customer service.

​ 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 three years’ experience in sales, preferably in the media field.

• Experience with the Wide Orbit Sales & Traffic system, Monarch/Matrix CRM software, and various research databases (Nielsen, ComScore, Prime Lingo, AdIntel, Rhiza) would be preferred.

• Proven track record in achieving long range objectives and implementing strategies and actions to achieve them.

• Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle.

• A love of TV, sports, and American culture.

Benefits:

Annual Salary Range: $38K - $85K includes Guarantee or Draw plus Commission, commensurate with experience and skill level.

Competitive compensation package with medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(K), and more.

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