KTAL NBC 6, KMSS FOX 33, KSHV V45 and ktalnews.com is looking for great Salespeople to join our Texarkana, TX team! We are looking for passionate, self-motivated, goal-oriented individuals with positive work ethic and the desire to WIN and EXCEL!

So, what are you waiting for? Whether you are an experienced Media Seller ready to upgrade Markets or a great Salesperson looking for a REAL Sales CAREER, then stop just working a job and build your career today!

This position isn’t for everybody. To be successful you must fully embrace our consultative approach that uses a multimedia strategy to help our clients grow their business. If you are an overachiever who likes to win, then keep reading…

The Nexstar Media Group in Shreveport is comprised of; three Broadcast television stations KTAL NBC 6, KMSS FOX 33, and KSHV V-45; plus, our Nexstar Digital Agency Services selling ads on streaming TV apps, along with retargeting ads across all devices websites, and last but certainly not least our own local website www.KTALNews .com.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Develop and increase sales volume for both TV and digital revenue, with a focus on digital sales

Prospect, qualify, develop, 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

Implement strategies to consistently grow revenue and exceed revenue goals

Ability to hold meaningful conversations with decision makers

Establish credible relationships within our business community

Prepare and deliver sales presentations to prospects and clients

Ability to CLOSE sales

Know that the word “no” is an opportunity

Proficient with popular social media and digital platforms

Can make decisions without supervision

Educate customers on the variety of available TV and Digital products to most effectively promote their products and/or services

Provide clients with information regarding rates for advertising placement on television and digital platforms

Work with prospects, clients and station personnel to develop advertising and promotional campaigns

Develop and maintain a strong knowledge of market trends and the media landscape for the Shreveport area

Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements and Skills:

Sales experience is preferred

Treat coworkers, prospects and clients with a service-centric attitude

Demonstrates personal integrity to differentiate from the competition

Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook

Able to pass a pre-employment criminal background check

Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

Strong oral and written communication skills

Candidate must be an overachiever that is a passionate team player, with the ability to develop presentations independently

Some overnight travel may be required on rare occasions

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.