Digital Account Executive

WPHL-TV has an exciting new opportunity for a Digital Account Executive!

WPHL-TV (Philadelphia) / Nexstar Broadcasting Inc. (the largest locally owned media company in the United States) is looking for a Digital Account Executive in the #5 DMA in the country.  You will help local businesses realize growth opportunities by introducing them to compelling targeted messaging through customized advertising solutions. 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, NASCAR, ACC Basketball/Football, Inside the NFL, WWE:NXT and much more. Account Executives have a flexible work environment at WPHL.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Ensuring all individual budget goals are met by using WPHL/Nexstar Advertising products to prospect, develop, maintain and grow your account/revenue base
• Prospecting and generating new digital business
• Cultivating new relationships and strengthening current relationships with local direct clients
• Identifying the needs and expectations of clients
• Preparing and presenting customized solution-based sales presentations to meet client needs and KPIs
• Consulting with sales management and other departments on opportunities and specific needs of clients
• Executing sold campaigns ensuring campaigns deliver as promised
• Merchandising and reporting back to clients on campaign success and KPI delivery
• RFP and pricing and planning process, to provide sellable digital media proposals to agencies and direct advertisers
• Manage live campaigns by monitoring pacing and delivery

Requirements & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 2 years selling experience, preferably in Digital and/or television
• Knowledge of digital advertising products and effective use for meeting client’s business needs. Products include Display, Pre-roll, CTV/OTT, email, social and SEM/SEO.
• Motivated, enthusiastic, self-starter who can work effectively both independently and collaborating in a team environment
• Effective communication and client presentation skills with the ability to interact with high-level decision makers
• Ability to execute in an organization through collaboration and a consultative process
• Excellent follow-up, strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proven ability to meet and exceed sales goals
• Microsoft Suite required