Account Executive

WDTN, Dayton’s CW & WDTN+, Nexstar Media Group, Inc owned NBC and CW affiliates are looking for great Salespeople in Dayton, OH. Dayton is a top 65 Market where your potential is truly unlimited. If you’re motivated by selling excellent products, great compensation and working with a talented team of professionals, look no further. We will provide the tools for powerful multi-platform marketing solutions that will create partnerships to retain and grow our existing and new client base – you provide sales ability, positive attitude, client focus, energy and desire to WIN! Our ideal candidate is coachable, thrives in a goal-oriented team environment and has strong interpersonal skills. If this describes you and you want to work for the best, we want to hear from you today!

Responsibilities

• Generate revenue across all available platforms
• Prospect, contact and present to new businesses to generate new advertising revenue
• Develop new revenue through local business development
• Form strategic business and market partnerships
• Manage an active account and client list
• Regularly meet with Sales Managers to ensure progression and success with stated goals
• Act as negotiator for assigned accounts; ensure sales proposals are consistent with station strategies
• Create and deliver sales presentations to multiple points of contact with client/agency personnel
• Understand the business objectives and advertising strategies of clients and find ways to help them achieve their objectives through effective advertising

Qualifications Requirements

• Ability to multi-task within a fast-paced environment
• Accountability within a goal-structured organization
• Needs a positive, results-oriented attitude and must be a team player
• Proven track record of successfully selling to business owners and CEO’s
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
• Proficiency with Wide Orbit, Kantar and One Domain/WO Media Office a plus
• Must be able to use qualitative research effectively to further sales effort
• Strong formal and interpersonal communication skills
• Professional appearance

Physical Requirements

• The ability to operate a computer and business equipment
• Candidate must have their own transportation when on sales calls
• Vision to enter, review and approve sales proposals and orders
• Bachelor’s or Associate Degree or equivalent work experience
• EOE/M/F/V/D