LaCrosse-Eau Claire,WI
Nexstar Media Group,Inc.
DESCRIPTION
WLAX/WEUX in La Crosse/Eau
Claire, WI is looking for an Account Executive to join our Sales Team in the Eau Claire office.
The Account Executive works
within established Sales Department guidelines to increase sales volume with
assigned accounts, aggressively seeks new customers for both TV and eMedia
business, executes plans and strategies set forth by sales management, maintains
awareness of the competition, and maintains visibility in the community.
JOB EXPERIENCE
Essential Duties and
Responsibilities:
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 into station media.
Works with clients and station personnel to
develop advertisements.
Performs other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
Requirements and Skills:
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising or
Mass Communications, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education
and work related experience.
Fluency in English.
Excellent communication skills, both oral and
written.
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 computers, telephones, copiers,
scanners, fax machines and other office equipment.
ADDITIONAL INFO
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The Account Executive must be able to sit, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, make decisions that impact the results of co-workers, work in close proximity to others, work outdoors in all weather conditions, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.
HOW TO APPLY
Apply online at: https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar