National Sales Account Manager

Are you ready to drive revenue growth on a national scale? Ion Media Networks is seeking a dynamic National Account Executive who will manage our expanding multi-market direct response and pay-for-performance retail accounts. You'll be at the forefront of selling Scripps' enterprise portfolio, focusing on linear broadcast, digital, and CTV inventories while building valuable relationships with national agencies and advertisers.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Manage accounts in multiple markets with various national agencies
• Submit weekly performance reports to buyers to manage client expectations throughout the campaigns
• Identify, develop and grow national broadcast revenue through developing relationships with national/ agencies and advertisers through sales-side platforms integrated with agency demand-side platforms
• Work with national/ advertisers to respond to their availability and rate requests, keep them informed of Scripps offerings and market trends
• Develop strong and mutually valuable relationships with key national/political agencies and advertisers
• Track sales activity Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) to exceed ad sales revenue and profit goals
• Work alongside sales product leadership to roll out revenue-generating products, data and services through sales channels to achieve sales goals and objectives
• Negotiate advertising rates with new and existing accounts to maximize share of revenue
• Upsell/cross-sell digital & CTVC inventories to generate incremental revenue
• Prepare and present marketing proposals utilizing qualitative and quantitative research
• Perform client services, including but not limited to avail presentations, account management reconciliation, credit and collections, package preparations
• Perform other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• BS/BA in related discipline preferred or equivalent years of experience
• Generally 3+ years of experience in related field preferred
• Valid driver's license, good driving record, and ability to provide proof of insurance with the company required insurance limits

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Established relationships with national advertisers and their agencies
• A strong understanding of television and national advertising trends is desired
• An understanding of CTV and digital sales encouraged and highly desirable
• Ability to effectively manage a sales pipeline by engaging national accounts and agencies including face-to-face sales, calling on national accounts and agencies and promoting/selling concepts to agencies and customers
• Strong negotiation skills
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Highly organized and able to manage high volume accounts
• Excellent analytical skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Proficient in Wide Orbit Traffic and Wide Orbit Media Sales preferred
• Proficient in broadcast Pay for Performance (P4P) sales model highly desired

WHERE YOU'LL LIVE, WORK AND PLAY:

Washington, D.C. offers an unparalleled blend of history, culture, and opportunity. As the nation's capital, you'll be surrounded by iconic landmarks like the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, and the Smithsonian museums. The city boasts vibrant neighborhoods from Georgetown's cobblestone streets to the trendy U Street Corridor, each offering unique dining, shopping, and entertainment options.

D.C.'s extensive Metro system makes commuting easy, while the city's numerous parks and the nearby Potomac River provide outdoor recreation opportunities. From world-class theaters and music venues to professional sports teams like the Nationals and Capitals, there's always something happening. The area also offers excellent career networking opportunities and is home to a highly educated, diverse population that values both professional achievement and work-life balance.

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COMPENSATION RANGE:

Annual Salary: $100,000.00 - 110000

Pursuant to state and local salary transparency laws, the salary range posted is specific to candidates who will perform this work in District of Columbia.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS:

• A career path to grow your professional experiences
• Full medical, dental and vision benefits, as well as certain other health and wellness benefits
• Retirement savings plan with company match
• Other key company benefits include disability accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, life insurance, AD&D, ID protection, pet discount program, and employee assistance program. More details about timing and conditions of benefits eligibility and other plan terms and conditions will be provided upon hire.

If you are a current Scripps employee, please do not apply on this site. Please access our internal career site at Worklife > My Info > View Open Positions at Scripps.

SCRIPPS’ COMMITMENT TO A CULTURE THAT CREATES CONNECTION:

At Scripps, we are committed to a culture that reflects the audiences and communities we serve. We are intentional about creating an environment where employees, our audiences and other stakeholders feel valued and inspired to reach their full potential and create connections. To successfully deliver on this commitment, we must understand and reflect the values and perspectives those around us embody. That process begins by looking inward to build and celebrate a respectful workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging and connection. By continuing to cultivate an environment where all employees have a fair chance to succeed, are included, valued, and seen, we will strengthen the connections that drive positive business impact and align with our core purpose.

ABOUT SCRIPPS:

The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating a better-informed world. As one of the nation’s largest local TV broadcasters, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of more than 60 stations in 40+ markets. Scripps reaches households across the U.S. with national news outlets Scripps News and Court TV and popular entertainment brands ION, Bounce, Defy TV, Grit, ION Mystery and Laff. Scripps is the nation’s largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Scripps is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Founded in 1878, Scripps’ long-time motto is: “Give light and the people will find their own way.”

As an equal employment opportunity employer, The E.W. Scripps Company and its affiliates do not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, color, religion, age, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, citizenship or national origin, and military membership or veteran status, or on any other basis which would be in violation of any applicable federal, state or local law. Furthermore, the company will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship for the company.