Account Coordinator, Sales

We are Nexstar Media Group, Inc., the largest TV station operator in the country. And we are also a technology company ready to embark upon transformative growth over the next decade.  We produce and distribute engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across television, streaming and digital platforms, including nearly 300,000 hours of original video content each year.

Nexstar owns America’s largest local broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 212 million people. In addition to delivering exceptional content and service to our communities, Nexstar provides premium multiplatform and video-on-demand advertising opportunities at scale for businesses and brands seeking to leverage the strong consumer engagement of our compelling content offering.

We are extremely proud of our collection of outstanding television stations, digital businesses, and talented employees nationwide. Within Nexstar Ad Sales, we are excited to transform our division; investing and building for the future while forging a culture that promotes our entrepreneurial spirit, embraces bold thinking, and challenges the conventional way.  If you have the curiosity, passion, are inclusive and collaborative, work with us, and let’s continue to make a difference for all our stakeholders ~ our colleagues, our customers, our owners, and the communities in which we operate.

Title:   Account Coordinator

Reports to:  Executive Director, Platform Monetization & Strategy

Salary Range: $45k - $55k

Location:  New York or Chicago

Position Summary:

We are looking for a detail-oriented sales coordinator to contribute to the achievement of sales targets by supporting sales representatives, coordinating sales activities, and maintaining good customer relationships. The sales coordinator's responsibilities include supporting sales, ensuring order satisfaction, coordinating with other departments, handling administrative duties, and promoting customer satisfaction.

To be a successful sales coordinator, you should have excellent organizational, administrative, and problem-solving skills. You should also possess strong communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.

Responsibilities include:

• Work closely with their Account Team which is made up of Account Managers and Account Executives
• BA in business, marketing, communications or related field, or equivalent education with minimum 12 months related experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office. Wide Orbit experience a plus.
• Good communication, interpersonal and organizational skills. Attention to detail is a must.
• Flexibility to work overtime during peak sales seasons
• Assist in servicing existing and newly developed accounts.
• Will focus on presale administration and coordination.
• Generate contracts, correspondence & presentations for the Sales Team.
• Responsible for understanding and utilizing sales systems as well as supporting the sales process/procedures.
• Enter and revise orders
• Submit special billing requests
• Respond to Account Executive requests regarding spot times
• Issue preemptions
• Maintain stewardship reports
• Provide platform/device discrepancy resolution

About you:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• PC Skills:  Proficient in Microsoft Word, Office, Excel
• Strong math aptitude
• Work Excellence/Results Orientation                                   
• Organizational skills
• Analytical; strong attention to detail
• Teamwork and Collaboration                      
• Excellent communication skills                                
• Problem solving
• Must be highly organized, motivated and forward thinking - go above and beyond
• Knowledge of Salesforce a plus
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Nexstar offers full time employees a comprehensive benefits package to include medical, life and short-term disability insurance, worker’s compensation, and unemployment insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, paid holidays, paid vacation, paid sick time, employee assistance program, bereavement leave, jury duty service time off, military leave, and medical/maternity & family leave