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Account Executive III, Sales

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
Bakersfield, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/29/2026
A KGET 17 Digital & Broadcast Account Executive drives revenue growth by developing strategic advertising solutions across multiple platforms, including broadcast, streaming, and digital media strategies. This role involves maintaining relationships with existing clients and agencies, identifying new business opportunities, and demonstrating the value of integrated marketing campaigns that deliver measurable results.

  • Implements strategies to consistently grow revenue and exceed revenue goals.
  • Establishes credible relationships with local business community.
  • Makes sales calls on existing and prospective clients.
  • Maintains assigned accounts and develops new accounts.
  • Prepares and delivers sales presentations to clients.
  • Explains to customers how specific types of advertising will help promote their products or services in the most effective way possible.
  • Provides clients with information regarding rates for advertising placement in all media.
  • Develops advertising schedules with clients and station personnel responsible for placing advertising into station media.
  • Works with clients and station personnel to develop advertisements.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Skills:

  • Minimum one year’s experience in sales, preferably in the media field.
  • Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
  • Experience achieving long-range objectives and implementing the strategies and actions to achieve them.
  • Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment.

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