DR Account Executive, Syndication
New York City, NY - USA
Job Summary
The Account Executive is responsible for generating linear revenue for Nexstars syndicated programming blocks.
Responsibilities include:
- Negotiate quarterly/monthly/weekly deals and rates for advertisers based on inventory levels
- Build strong relationships to maintain and grow existing customer base by addressing their evolving needs
- Create sales strategies to help clients reach their target audience while being mindful of budget
- Consistently meet or exceed budgeted revenue goals by delivering results and providing services that earn repeat business
- Establish relationships with a number of different media agencies
- Manage client accounts by proactively identifying/rectifying problems obtaining rate quotes and negotiating deals amenable to all parties
- Communicate all components of sales to key stakeholders
- Pursue vertical and horizontal penetration of assigned advertisers and ad agencies to maximize exposure for Sales divisions clients and their online assets and events
- Highlight the benefit of marketplace via positioning and pre-selling opportunities
- Research business financials products/services and markets of clients and their competition. Stay abreast of emerging technologies and market trends
- Work cross functionally across sales operations product marketing and finance teams
About you:
- 3 years experience in media sales.
- Bachelors degree preferred.
- Experience working with STBS Wide Orbit and/or Salesforce a plus.
- Strong negotiation and presentation skills.
- Ability to manage client expectations.
- Solutions oriented customer service focus that emphasizes driving sales.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills; team player.
Salary range: up to $175000 maximum depending on experience.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
As the largest TV station operator in the U.S. reaching nearly 39 percent of households, Nexstar Media Group offers unrivaled audience access and influence.