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Nexstar Media Group Account Executive, Sales in Champaign, Illinois
Would you like to be a part of a dynamic and energetic sales team who thrive on innovation and creativity? WCIA 3, Your local News Leader, is looking to add an Account Executive to our team who will cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset while taking the initiative to create innovative solutions and build opportunities for local businesses.
Join us and become part of an organization that welcomes fresh perspectives, allowing you to make a real impact while you unlock your financial potential with uncapped commission opportunities. At WCIA, you will work with the latest sales tools and technology to streamline your sales process and stay ahead in the industry.
You Should Apply if You:
Are passionate and hard-working.
Take great pride in the success you bring customers.
Want to work with other forward-thinking extroverts who thrive on positive energy.
Want to benefit from experienced mentors who are dedicated to helping you succeed and grow in your role.
Have a strong ability to multi-task.
You’re a strategic thinker, creative problem solver, resourceful.
Have strong attention to detail and are organized.
You have a strong sense of urgency and instinctively expedite the progression of tasks.
You’re always on the hunt for a new challenge.
Inside and outside of work, you enjoy serving and helping others.
Growing client relationships is your forte.
The idea of uncapped commission potential drives you to sell more and make more.
Requirements & Skills:
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising or Mass Communications is preferred but not required, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
Business to business experience is preferred, yet not a requirement.
This is a full-time job that pays a generous and uncapped commission.
Expected to hit or exceed your sales goal.
Requires Valid Driver's License
You will need to be detail-oriented, have excellent follow-up and communication skills, and can work independently.
Ability to attain new self-generated business with custom campaigns and creative ideas.
Required to live in or move to the area
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Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.
EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.