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Nexstar Media Group Integrated Digital Specialist in Grand Rapids, Michigan
As a member of the Nexstar digital sales team, the Integrated Digital Specialist (IDS) is responsible for generating and growing digital marketing service revenue for the company. The IDS will be the market’s subject matter expert on digital services and will work, both independently and in conjunction with the Nexstar sales team, to achieve budgeted revenue goals in the digital marketing services area. The Integrated Digital Specialist will achieve this by professionally and effectively selling Nexstar Digital Local Agency Services suite of digital products (including targeted video, digital audience and reach extensions, SEO/SEM, and sponsorships) with the objective of advancing client objectives.
Responsibilities
Digital marketing services sales lead and subject matter expert in your market
Develop and execute go-to-market sales strategies and tactics that result in exceeding personal and company revenue targets
Establish, maintain and grow meaningful client relationships
Generate new digital marketing services business and grow business from existing clients
Be an effective educator and ambassador both internally and externally on the benefits of digital marketing for clients
Meaningful contributor in sales meetings on digital marketing topics (ex. best practice sharing, industry trends). Assist with training sales team on digital marketing services
Conduct educational forums and/or seminars for clients
Be an effective partner with the market's sales team in generating synergy revenue
Effective closer
Consistently communicate with clients
Effective in "four-legged" call situations
Requirements:
Education: BA or BS in Business, Marketing, Advertising or Communications preferred
Experience:
3+ years of digital marketing or media sales preferred
Significant knowledge of the local digital marketing services product offering and it's effective use for clients
Motivated, enthusiastic, self-starter who is able to work effectively both independently and collaborating in a team environment
Effective communication and client presentation skills
Ability to interact with high-level decision makers
Ability to execute in an organization through collaboration and consultative process
Excellent follow-up, strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Proven ability to meet and exceed sales goals
Up to date on latest trends in digital marketing service industry
Resourceful, self-motivated and a skillful multi-tasker
Ability to manage account receivables for your book of business
Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and ability to become proficient on in-house sales systems
NOTE: This job description contains the basic requirements for the position and is NOT intended to be a complete list of responsibilities; other duties may be assigned.
* EOE/MINORITIES/FEMALES/VETERANS/DISABLED *
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.