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Full Time Job

Account Executive

Audacy

Chicago, IL 06-14-2021
 
  • Paid
  • Full Time
  • Senior (5-10 years) Experience
Job Description
Overview

Biggest Names in Podcasting, and all of your favorite names in music on the FASTEST growing Audio app in the nation. Combined with the scale of the second largest Audio group in the US, and hundreds of events!

Audacy is looking for the sales professionals ready to lead in the evolution of audio. There has never been more time spent and connections happening in the audio space. We are looking for experienced sales professionals who not only possess a passion for creating solutions and delivering clients success, but have an appreciation for how music, podcasting, well known personalities and events connect with audiences and knowledge of strategies and attribution that deliver and prove results.

This opportunity provides a performance driven sales culture with the support, flexible work environment and compensation our sales professionals need to stay motivated and thrive. From training, to enhanced internal support teams, we create environments focused to driving sales success.

Responsibilities

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Responsibilities:
• Effectively prospect new clients, working with internal support to create and pitch strategic ideas communicating our vale to clients and driving new business
• Grow existing accounts, as well as manage all business aspects of the relationship
• Ability to continually learn new products as our industry is evolving, and proactively create new opportunities for you to communicate our value proposition to clients. Includes but not limited to: Podcasting, Streaming Audio, Over The Air, OTT Video, and digital performance media (SEO/SEM, Social)
• Consistently use and maintain our CRM tool and utilize other platforms to perform daily business.
• Clearly communicate and manage expectations internally and externally, while multi-tasking and handling multiple accounts at a time.
• Build deep business relationships through continually delivering great service and results to clients.

Qualifications

Qualifications:
• 5+ Years' experience in media or sales developing strategic solutions to clients (digital sales experience preferred)
• Ability to develop new business and manage sales with a proven track record of exceeding goals
• Thorough understanding of advertising ecosphere including digital, audio, and attribution
• Strong problem solving skills, positive attitude and desire to win
• Proficiency in MS Office Programs including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as CRM tools and data visualization platforms
• A valid drivers license, insurance and a satisfactory completion of a motor vehicle record check is required

More About You:

More About You:

Required:
• High school graduate required
• Must also have basic knowledge of MS office products, i.e., MS Word and Windows environment.
• A valid driver's license, satisfactory completion of a motor vehicle record check, and, if the position requires use of applicant's own vehicle, proof of insurance, is required.
• Self-motivated, goal driven confident and creative

Preferred:
• Prior experience in sales/marketing; previous radio sales experience, news, sports, or sponsorship sales preferred

To help promote and ensure the safety of all of our employees and the communities we serve, we require all incoming employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus. If hired, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination, which will be kept confidential. If you are not vaccinated, or partially vaccinated currently, but willing to become fully vaccinated, we invite you to still apply.

Audacy is committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all and we recognize that some individuals may have a sincerely held religious belief as it pertains to the practice of immunization or a medical disability which may prevent them from becoming vaccinated. Individuals who cannot be fully vaccinated due to a sincere religious belief or medical disability may request an accommodation. We request that you refrain from discussing religious beliefs or medical conditions during the interview process. If you believe you need an accommodation, you will have an opportunity to submit your request during the interview process. All requests for accommodation will remain confidential and reviewed by selected individuals within the HR department. We cannot guarantee that all requests for accommodation will be granted. Please refer to our EEO policy and statement below.

Responsibilities:

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Responsibilities:
- Effectively prospect new clients, working with internal support to create and pitch strategic ideas communicating our vale to clients and driving new business
- Grow existing accounts, as well as manage all business aspects of the relationship
- Ability to continually learn new products as our industry is evolving, and proactively create new opportunities for you to communicate our value proposition to clients. Includes but not limited to: Podcasting, Streaming Audio, Over The Air, OTT Video, and digital performance media (SEO/SEM, Social)
- Consistently use and maintain our CRM tool and utilize other platforms to perform daily business.
- Clearly communicate and manage expectations internally and externally, while multi-tasking and handling multiple accounts at a time.
- Build deep business relationships through continually delivering great service and results to clients.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g6nbp0-18-191-216-163-42 in your application.