Account Executive

Audacy•MN-Minneapolis, MN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Attention experienced and successful digital media sales professionals! Does the ability to sell locally and nationally motivate you? Does being able to work in entertainment excite you? Audacy-Twin Cities (Minneapolis) is looking for a dynamic sales professional who is truly one of the BEST. You will have the opportunity to represent a multi-media, multi-platform portfolio that includes three (3) exceptional over-the-air brands (830 WCCO, 104.1 JACK FM, 102.9 The Wolf) Audacy streaming audio, the second largest podcast network in the world, extensive digital marketing assets including OTT, unique sponsorship opportunities, an e-commerce platform and original content (video/audio). In addition to our local outreach, with our extensive reach nationwide, you will have access to sell on a national level, across all 50 states, and be handsomely compensated for it! Audacy offers an attractive base salary, bonus compensation plus lucrative commissions beyond quota attainment and full benefits package that includes vacation, sick, and personal days. Our ideal candidate is self-motivated, creative, curious, a proactive problem solver, tenacious, adaptable, detail-oriented, money-motivated and runs their business with an ownership mindset. You should have an array of successful business relationships to speak proudly about. Why you will want to join our sales team at Audacy Twin Cities and what can we offer you: Ability to create highly successful multi-platform, multi-channel advertising campaigns including the broad reach of over-the-air audio, streaming, digital plus targeted digital solutions, and e-commerce Access to selling on a national level within all 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 Flexible working environment (remote and office) This is a pipeline 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 pipeline 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. When we have a hiring need that matches your profile, we will reach out to you directly to discuss the opportunity. We appreciate your interest in joining our team and look forward to reviewing your application. Positions can be located in any of our top 35 markets across the country.

Requirements

Proven success in selling media, event/sponsorship sales and digital platforms
Ability to develop new business and manage sales with a proven track record of exceeding goals
Thorough understanding of advertising and marketing including digital, audio, and interactive
A creative mind to put together unique campaigns focused on solving client needs
Strong problem-solving skills - you’re someone who identifies a problem as an opportunity to develop business
Proficiency in MS Office Programs and Google Suite Programs
You will be trained and expected to be proficient in Salesforce (CRM) and Wide Orbit (Order Entry), vCreative (Creative copy production and Spot Placement).
Self-motivation is essential.
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.

Nice To Haves

College graduate preferred.

Responsibilities

Build strong relationships with advertisers to ensure their success and repeat business
Proactively, with existing clients and through networking and prospecting, develop new business by using all of our advertising and marketing assets
Continuously learning and training on new assets and marketing techniques
Create marketing campaigns and strategically sell to local and regional decision makers
Close business and oversee the execution of the marketing campaign and exceed client expectations
Provide exceptional customer service
Achieve sales objectives and goals and maintain an accurate sales funnel
Consistently update CRM with client interaction and opportunities
Continuously build your knowledge of industry trends, opportunities, and innovations

Benefits

a health care coordinator
medical
dental
vision
mental health
telemedicine
flexible spending accounts
health savings account
disability
life insurance
critical illness
hospital indemnity
accident insurance
paid time off (sick, flex-time away/vacation days, personal, parental, volunteer)
401(k) retirement plan
legal assistance
life assistance program
identity theft protection
discounted home and auto insurance
pet insurance
vacation
sick
personal days
bonus compensation
lucrative commissions beyond quota attainment