TheNielsenCompany

Sr. Account Executive / Sales Director - Local TV

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At a Glance

Location
United States
Employment
Full-time
Experience
10+ years
Posted
2026-03-20T14:57:34.420Z

Key Requirements

Required Skills

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Domain Knowledge

  • Advertising
  • Media

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance

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Requirements

: 10+ years of experience in Local Media (TV Station, Rep Firm, Cable, or Nielsen) with a proven track record of revenue success.

: A deep working knowledge of digital advertising, including the ability to monetize Linear TV, Streaming, OTT, Addressable, and Advanced Advertising platforms.

: Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing and presenting Nielsen data, products, and methodologies.

Experience with Sales Enablement tools (SalesLoft, LinkedIn Sales Navigator) is highly preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

Enabling your best to power a better media future. Our comprehensive benefits package (including health & wellness plans, 401(k) retirement coupled with a Nielsen match, a generous paid time off policy, company provided car for those who qualify, and if eligible, a discretionary incentive/bonus) is designed to be inclusive for all employees and families, and we take pride in ensuring that employees are rewarded holistically for the role they are doing and their performance.

A reasonable estimated salary range for a new employee has been provided. It would be adjusted based on each employee's geographic location. The position of each employee within a compensation range at Nielsen is dependent on several individual circumstances, such as experience, training, certifications and other business requirements/needs.

Nielsen makes hiring decisions without regard to disability status, protected veteran status, or membership in any other protected class.

Please be aware that job-seekers may be at risk of targeting by scammers seeking personal data or money. Nielsen recruiters will only contact you through official job boards, LinkedIn, or email with a

nielsen.com

domain. Be cautious of any outreach claiming to be from Nielsen via other messaging platforms or personal email addresses. Always verify that email communications come from an @

Responsibilities

Account Executive / Sales Director, you are the primary commercial lead and strategic partner for a portfolio of key Local TV ownership groups, stations, cable operators & newspapers.

You are responsible for the ideation, execution, and go-to-market strategies for Nielsen’s entire product suite.

In this high-impact role, you will navigate the complexities of the evolving media landscape—from Linear TV to Streaming and Addressable—ensuring that Nielsen remains the indispensable currency for Local Media clients to measure and monetize their audiences.

: Achieve aggressive renewal and new business targets.

You will "think outside the box" to construct revenue solutions, license new datasets, and deliver high-impact product pitches.

Strategic Negotiations

About the Company

At Nielsen, we are passionate about our work to power a better media future for all people by providing powerful insights that drive client decisions and deliver extraordinary results. Our talented, global workforce is dedicated to capturing audience engagement with content - wherever and whenever it’s consumed. Together, we are proudly rooted in our deep legacy as we stand at the forefront of the media revolution. When you join Nielsen, you will join a dynamic team committed to excellence, perseverance, and the ambition to make an impact together. We champion you, because when you succeed, we do too. We enable your best to power our future.