Account Executive

Ready to take your sales career to the next level Heres your opportunity to join a powerhouse duopoly in one of the most sport-driven opportunity-rich markets in the country.

FOX59 (WXIN-TV) and CBS4 (WTTV-TV) Nexstar Media Group stations in Indianapolis are looking for a driven Sales Account Executive whos ready to leverage best-in-class marketing solutions to help local businesses grow.

Youll join a team of seasoned advertising professionals and tap into the unmatched reach of FOX and CBS driving revenue across both on-air and digital platforms. With the added strength of our high-performing digital subchannel ETTV.2 and a full suite of cutting-edge digital products this is truly a sellers dream.

• Why does this opportunity stands out:

• #1 lifestyle show: Indy Now a premier platform for local business exposure
• Over 100 hours of local news weekly
• Exclusive access to must-have programming and live sports including:
  • NFL (Indianapolis Colts)
  • College sports (IU Football Purdue Basketball)
  • The Indy 500 & IndyCar
  • March Madness
  • PGA Golf NASCAR MLB World Cup & more

• If youre motivated competitive and ready to build meaningful client partnerships while selling high-impact solutionsthis is your shot.

  Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for prospecting and developing new business on all platforms.
• Implement strategies to consistently grow revenue and exceed revenue goals for all platforms.
• Ideal candidate will possess a passion for selling sports digital offerings and align with leading local newscasts in Indy.
• Be a student of learning and a willingness to be coached by some of the best managers in the business.
• Prepares and delivers compelling sales presentations to clients using a consultative sales approach and collateral research support.
• Explain to customers how specific types of advertising will help promote their products or services in the most effective way possible.
• Works with clients and production personnel to develop commercials via our creative resources.
• Collaboration with all station sellers to leverage the power of our market share to increase our revenue.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Requirements & Skills:

• Bachelors degree in marketing Advertising or Mass Communications or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
• Minimum two years experience in sales preferably in the media field.
• Valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record.
• Experience achieving long-range objectives possessing self-motivation skills ability to implement the strategies and actions to achieve success.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel Word PowerPoint) copiers scanners and other office equipment.