Account Executive

This is a Full Time Job

Job Title: Account Executive

Department: Sales

Reporting To: General Sales Manager

Employment Type: Full -Time

Location(s): Chicago, IL

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Overview:

Attention experienced and successful digital media sales professionals!
• Does the ability to sell local and nationally motivate you?
• Does being able to work in entertainment excite you?

Why you will want to join our sales team at Audacy Chicago and what can we offer you:
• Targeted digital solutions, with killer lifestyle events and e-commerce
• Access to selling on a national level within 50 states
• On-going coaching and training and development
• We give our sales team the resources and support they need to be successful and earn a great income
• Opportunity to bring innovative marketing ideas to life that make a difference for your clients and their businesses
• You would be surrounded by other creative, collaborative, high energy people

Responsibilities

What You'll Do:
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned by Management

Qualifications

More About You:

Required & Preferred:
• 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 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.

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.