Account Executive

Ready to take your sales career to the next level? Here’s your opportunity to join a powerhouse duopoly in one of the most sport-driven, opportunity-rich markets in the country.

FOX59 (WXIN-TV) and CBS4 (WTTV-TV), Nexstar Media Group stations in Indianapolis, are looking for a driven Sales Account Executive who’s ready to leverage best-in-class marketing solutions to help local businesses grow.

You’ll join a team of seasoned advertising professionals and tap into the unmatched reach of FOX and CBS , driving revenue across both on-air and digital platforms . With the added strength of our high-performing digital subchannel ETTV.2 and a full suite of cutting-edge digital products, this is truly a seller’s dream.

Why does this opportunity stands out:

• •#1 lifestyle show: Indy Now – a premier platform for local business exposure
• •Over 100+ hours of local news weekly
• •Exclusive access to must-have programming and live sports, including:
• •NFL (Indianapolis Colts)
• •College sports (IU Football, Purdue Basketball)
• •The Indy 500 & IndyCar
• •March Madness
• •PGA Golf, NASCAR, MLB, World Cup & more

If you’re motivated, competitive, and ready to build meaningful client partnerships while selling high-impact solutions—this is your shot.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• •Responsible for prospecting and developing new business on all platforms.
• •Implement strategies to consistently grow revenue and exceed revenue goals for all platforms.
• •Ideal candidate will possess a passion for selling sports, digital offerings, and align with leading local newscasts in Indy.
• •Be a student of learning and a willingness to be coached by some of the best managers in the business.
• •Prepares and delivers compelling sales presentations to clients using a consultative sales approach and collateral research support.
• •Explain to customers how specific types of advertising will help promote their products or services in the most effective way possible.
• •Works with clients and production personnel to develop commercials via our creative resources.
• •Collaboration with all station sellers to leverage the power of our market share to increase our revenue.
• •Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Skills :

• •Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Advertising or Mass Communications, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
• •Minimum two years’ experience in sales, preferably in the media field.
• •Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• •Experience achieving long-range objectives, possessing self-motivation skills, ability to implement the strategies and actions to achieve success.
• •Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), copiers, scanners, and other office equipment.