News Talk Account Executive

iHeartMedia • Los Angeles, CA

114d

About The Position

iHeartMedia, the number one audio company in America, reaches 90% of Americans every month. We are looking for talented and motivated sales pros to sell our talk brands in Los Angeles, including KFI 640 and AM 1150 The Patriot. This is a new business development position, and the ideal candidate is ready to hit the ground running and will successfully take advantage of all iHeart’s platforms to exceed their clients’ expectations.

Requirements

• Self-motivated with a go-getter attitude.
• Excellent relationship-building and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate persuasively.
• Goal-oriented, expert negotiator, and proactive.
• Ability to plan and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable with cold-calling and initiating outreach to prospective clients.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance.
• High School Diploma (College Degree preferred).
• Skilled in Salesforce, Microsoft Office, and social networking platforms.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing complex, multi-platform campaigns.
• Analytics experience.
• iHeart and/or audio advertising background.
• Well-connected in the market.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities through in-person meetings with clients and research.
• Conduct consistent daily cold-calling and cultivate existing business.
• Collaborate with internal partners to drive revenue and create effective marketing campaigns.
• Deliver compelling sales presentations fueled by data to best meet clients’ expectations.

Benefits

• Uncapped commission opportunities.
• 7-week onboarding program.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Paid company holidays, including a floating holiday.
• Company-paid mental health and financial education resources.
• 401(k) matching.
• Access to additional perks including pet insurance, disaster and legal insurance, student loan refinancing, and discounts on merchandise.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees