Account Executive
Audacy
Cleveland, OHThis is a Full Time Job
Job Title: Entry Level Account Executive
Department: Sales
Reporting To: General Sales Manager
Employment Type: Full -Time
Location(s): Cleveland OH
Work Arrangement: On-Site
This is an evergreen posting. We are always on the lookout for exceptional talent to join our dynamic team. While we may not have an immediate opening, we are continuously building a roster of talented individuals who are interested in becoming a part of our organization when opportunities arise. By submitting your application, you will become part of our talent pool. We appreciate your interest in joining our team and look forward to reviewing your application.
Overview:
This opportunity provides a performance driven sales culture with the support, outside sales work environment and compensation our sales professionals need to stay motivated and thrive. From training, to enhanced internal support teams, we create environments focused on driving sales success.
Responsibilities
What You'll Do:
• Effectively prospect new clients, working with internal support to create and pitch strategic ideas communicating our value 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.
• Other duties as assigned by Management.
Qualifications
More About You:
Required & Preferred:
• Education or experience in sales or communications preferred including but not limited to digital sales and strategic client planning.
• Driven to develop new business and manage sales.
• Desire to learn the 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 driver's license, satisfactory completion of a motor vehicle record check, and if the position requires use of the applicant's own vehicle, proof of insurance is required.
Required & Preferred:
• High school graduate required.
• Prior experience in sales/marketing or equivalent education; marketing, communications, radio, TV, print, digital, sports or sponsorship preferred
Important Notes:
Please be aware that Audacy will never ask you to send money at any point during the hiring process. Communication from legitimate Audacy representatives will only come from email addresses ending in @audacy.com. If you receive any suspicious requests or communications, please verify their authenticity before responding.
Salary/Benefits
Benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Disability
• Life insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 401(k)
• Student loan payment assistance program
• Legal assistance
• Life assistance program
• Identity theft protection
• Discounted home and auto insurance
• Pet insurance
Additional Information
Audacy, Cleveland, operates several radio stations including WDOK-FM Star 102, WNCX-FM Classic Rock, WQAL-FM Q104, and WKRK-FM the Fan Sports Talk, which is the "Radio Home of the Browns." As part of the second largest audio group in the US, Audacy features prominent names in podcasting, music, and sports on one of the fastest growing audio apps in the nation. The company is focused on the evolution of audio, seeking sales professionals who are passionate about creating solutions and delivering client success, while understanding the connection between music, podcasting, well-known personalities, and events with audiences, as well as employing effective strategies that demonstrate results.