Sales Account Executive

A friendly, affordable midwestern city with so much to offer. Work, play, and enjoy life in the “Gem City.” Dayton is known as the birthplace of aviation, and features a mecca of restaurants, festivals, museums, sports teams, and entertainment. Forbes named Dayton one of the top 20 best cities to live in as a career professional. Trulia ranked Dayton the #2 least expensive city to live in out of the top 100 metropolitan areas in the country. Come join a growing team and affordable midwestern city. 

As a Local Account Executive, you will help local businesses realize growth opportunities by introducing them to compelling targeted messaging through customized screen-based advertising solutions. Our cross-screen marketing approach includes digital platforms, CTV/OTT, video, search, social, digital display as well as broadcast television.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Ensuring all financial budget goals are met by using WDTN/WBDT/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
• Maintaining a customer friendly attitude while being dedicated to company requirements and customer needs
• Being a results-driven, customer focused, solution oriented, aggressive self-starter

Job Requirements:

• 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