Stop just working a job and build your career today! We are looking for great Salespeople in Baton Rouge, LA. Baton Rouge is a top 100 Market where your potential is truly unlimited. 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 Nexstar Media Group, INC. in Baton Rouge, LA is it!

　　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 wild growth, then keep reading…

　　The Nexstar Media Group in Baton Rouge is comprised of; four Broadcast television stations WGMB (FOX44), WVLA (NBC33), WBRL (CW) & KZUP; 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 community portal website www.brproud .com.

　　Digital Sales Account Executive:

　　In this position, you will develop and increase sales volume for both TV and digital revenue, with a focus on digital sales.

　　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

　　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 clients

　　Ability to CLOSE

　　Know that that 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 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 Baton Rouge area

　　Perform other duties as assigned

　　Requirements:

　　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, including: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, & Outlook

　　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.

　　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 television, streaming and digital platforms, including nearly 300,000 hours of original video content each year. Nexstar owns America’s largest local broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 212 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, America’s fastest-growing national news and entertainment cable network reaching 70 million television homes, 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 The Hill and BestReviews, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. In addition to delivering exceptional content and service to our communities, Nexstar provides premium multiplatform and video-on-demand advertising opportunities at scale for businesses and brands seeking to leverage the strong consumer engagement of our compelling content offering. 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.