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 clientsEnsuring all financial budget goals are met by using WPHL/Nexstar advertising products to prospect, develop, maintain and grow your account/revenue baseCultivating new relationships and strengthening current relationships with local direct clients while promoting station/company image and perceptionIdentifying needs of advertisers and preparing customized sales presentationsConsulting with sales management on opportunities and specific needs of clientsCurating new programs to maximize revenue from existing clients with a heavy focus on business developmentBeing a results-driven, customer focused, solution oriented, aggressive self-starterCollaborate with internal partners to drive revenue and meet/exceed established sales targetsManage 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 mediaProficient in computer applications such as Excel, Powerpoint, Word etc.Ability to multi-task & operate with a sense of urgencyExcellent communication skillsStrong organizational & presentation skillsConfidence to speak with decision makers