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.
The Sales Account Executive generates advertising revenue by calling on established agencies, cold-calling new prospects and convincing potential clients of the merits of television advertising.
Special Duties:
- Prospect, qualify, close and grow NEW business
- Continue to learn and implement new strategies and products
- Responsible for order entry, contracts, follow-up and collections
- Play a role in the production of client’s creative elements
- Be an advocate for our products and programs
- Be a person: treat coworkers, prospects and clients with a service-centric attitude
WTVO and FOX 39 have an opening for the right account executive who possesses:
- Some sales experience is preferred
- 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
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including: Word, PowerPoint & Outlook
- Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
Extra Benefits:
- Top tier 3rd-party sales training program
- Flexible work schedule
- Preferred YMCA membership rate
- Opportunity to enjoy tickets to local events
- Quarterly off-site team building events
What We Do
Nexstar Media Group is the largest TV station operator in the country. With the reach of 171 full power television stations in 100 markets addressing nearly 38.9% of US television households, and a diversified, growing digital media operation, Nexstar Media Group offers superior audience engagement across all media devices and local broadcast television’s unrivalled influence on consumers’ purchasing and political decisions.
In 20 years, Nexstar has grown from a single station to the nation’s largest television company. This growth is fueled by an organization-wide commitment to delivering exceptional service to our communities and outstanding results for our advertisers.
From the very beginning, Nexstar has cultivated an organization-wide commitment to providing superior, unique local content that is relevant to each of the communities it serves, while offering local businesses, advertisers and brands the ability to engage and connect with local communities.