Multimedia Sales Account Executive

FOX 39 and WTVO are expanding our sales teams in Rockford, Ill. Come join the team with the fastest-growing news, more original content, and number one weather team in the region. This position isn’t for everybody. To be successful, you must fully embrace our consultative approach that uses a multi-media strategy to help our clients grow their business. • Implement strategies to consistently grow revenue and exceed revenue goals. • Establish credible relationships with local business community. • Make sales calls on existing and prospective clients. • Maintain assigned accounts and develop new accounts. • Prepare and deliver sales presentations to clients. • Explain to customers how specific types of advertising will help promote their products or services in the most effective way possible. • Provide clients with information regarding rates for advertising placement in all media. • Develop advertising schedules with clients and station personnel responsible for placing advertising into station media. • Work with clients and station personnel to develop advertisements. • Perform other duties as assigned.  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 one year’s experience in sales, preferably in the media field. • Ability to hold meaningful conversations with decision makers • Ability to CLOSE • Demonstrates personal integrity to differentiate from the competition. • Know that that word “no” is an opportunity! • Proficient with popular social media and digital platforms • Make decisions without supervision • Experience achieving long-range objectives and implementing the strategies and actions to achieve them. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint & Outlook • Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record. Benefits: • Pay Range for this position is: $40,000 - $100,000 • Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, life insurance, Paid Parental Leave and more. Interested candidates should apply at our corporate website: mystateline.com/employment Nexstar Broadcasting is an equal opportunity employer #LI-Onsite