Account Executive

Audacy, Inc.•New Orleans, LA

35d•$60,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

Audacy New Orleans is looking for an Account Executive to join its Media Sales team! Audacy New Orleans is the #1 entertainment and media company in New Orleans, the go-to source for news, and the unrivaled sports leader. Home to the New Orleans Saints & LSU, we dominate the airwaves. With access to a portfolio that includes Amazing brands like: WWL 105.3 - New Orleans News Talk Sports station; Magic 101.9- New Orleans Adult Contemporary station; Bayou 95.7 - New Orleans only Classic Rock station; B97 - New Orleans’s New Hit Music; Hot 92.9- New Orleans’s Classic R&B station; and a diverse portfolio of digital assets and killer events, you will become vital piece of the puzzle for your client’s marketing needs. As an Account Executive, you help companies solve their marketing objectives by providing integrated marketing solutions. In your role as a trusted media partner, you will assist businesses by educating and navigating them through a complex media marketing environment helping them reach their target audiences and drive business to them.

Requirements

Experience in Sales, Sales Marketing, Account Management or Digital Marketing
Basic 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 including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
A positive attitude and a desire to continuously grow your income
Detail Oriented
Organized
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
A valid driver's license, satisfactory completion of a motor vehicle record check, and, if the position requires the use of applicant's own vehicle, proof of insurance, is required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Contact prospective customers
Maintain account lists while soliciting new business
Prepare promotional plans, sales literature, and advertising proposals
Develop and maintain relationships with clients by providing top quality service
Investigate and resolve customer problems
Communicate with other departments to assure quality service in placing orders and arranging promotional events
Attend sales meetings, training sessions, and client remotes
Performs all other tasks perceived, assigned, and/or required that contribute to the smooth running of the department and to the achievement of departmental and station goals

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