Location: Philadelphia,PA, USA
WPHL-TV is looking for a Local Account Executive!
WPHL-TV (Philadelphia) / Nexstar Broadcasting Inc. (the largest locally owned media company in the United States) is looking for a local Account Executive in the #4 DMA in the country. Our cross-screen marketing approach includes digital platforms Weather.com, CTV/OTT, video, search, social, digital display as well as broadcast television including The CW, Liv Golf, ACC Basketball/Football, Inside the NFL and much more. Account Executives have a flexible work environment at WPHL.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
* Present ideas, expectations and information in a concise well-organized manner and effectively run meetings with clients
* Ensuring all financial budget goals are met by using WPHL/Nexstar advertising products to prospect, develop, maintain and grow your account/revenue base
* Cultivating new relationships and strengthening current relationships with local direct clients while promoting station/company image and perception
* Identifying needs of advertisers and preparing customized sales presentations
* Consulting with sales management on opportunities and specific needs of clients
* Curating new programs to maximize revenue from existing clients with a heavy focus on business development
* Being a results-driven, customer focused, solution oriented, aggressive self-starter
* Collaborate with internal partners to drive revenue and meet/exceed established sales targets
* Manage multiple creative projects throughout their life cycles and provide clients with detailed weekly/monthly/quarterly reports
Job Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree with at least 4 years selling experience, preferably in television and/or digital media
* Proficient in computer applications such as Excel, Powerpoint, Word etc.
* Ability to multi-task & operate with a sense of urgency
* Excellent communication skills
* Strong organizational & presentation skills
* Confidence to speak with decision makers