Account Executive

Audacy•MO-St. Louis, MO

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Audacy-St. Louis seeks an experienced, self-motivated sales professional to develop and sell advertising and marketing campaigns to new and existing clients with an emphasis on new business development digital sales. The Account Executive will use a wide variety of Audacy products in their portfolio to solicit business for advertising in Audacy's on-air, non-traditional and digital platforms. The ideal candidate must possess a hunter mentality with cold calling/prospecting experience, a proven ability to negotiate and close with a high level of success and must easily build mutually-beneficial relationships.

Requirements

Strong computer skills including advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint
Proven track record of client-facing communication and polished presentation skills
Two years of relevant sales and marketing experience
Strong attention to detail, organizational and analytical skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with revolving deadlines
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.

Nice To Haves

BS/BA Degree preferred
Digital advertising experience is strongly preferred
Experience with entertainment, consumer packaged goods, retail and brand clients is strongly preferred
High level of sales maturity with emphasis on integrated marketing and digital solution selling
Comprehensive knowledge of online advertising, creative units/execution and current competitive landscape
Proven track record of generating new business through cold calling, referral, networking, etc.
Able to identify and solve problems, create and innovate on behalf of clients and multitask
Must be a self-starter.
Base knowledge of local media companies, station formats and strategic offerings

Responsibilities

Drive game-changing results
Identify, develop and present customized to clients using non-traditional and digital concepts with exceptional written and oral communication skills
Command the room during presentations
Multi-task with a high degree of time management and organizational skills
Manage client needs with precision planning and anticipation.

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